Head of Finance

I'm working on behalf of an E-Commerce scale up who are seeking a Head of Finance to join the team as their first in house finance professional. Having recently gone through a successful fundraise round, they see 2025 as a year of growth, including internationally. This person will help aid the strategic direction of the business, looking at market expansion, new product launches and scaling the team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead financial control & reporting, including month-end reporting.
• Produce Management Information for the board
• Drive financial planning & analysis, managing budgeting and forecasting processes, and building financial models to support various projects.
• Provide commercial and strategic support to CEO to aid the companies growth ambitions.
• Model market expansion opportunities and ROI
• Manage vendor relationships, including negotiating payment terms, inventory control, and COGS-related functions.
• Provide detailed analysis of supplier accounts and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Continuously improve processing team controls for accuracy and efficiency.
• Handle quarterly VAT returns.
• Supervise AP & AR functions to ensure the timely processing of invoices and expenses, supporting our accountants with month-end activities.
• Oversee weekly supplier payments, ensuring prompt processing of all invoices.
• Review payroll monthly, including pension contributions.
• Support the team with queries and ensure clear communication of responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)
• Intimate knowledge of and experience with UK accounting practices is necessary. US and other regions are a bonus.
• Strong background in inventory-based businesses (e.g., retail, eCommerce).
• Experience in both finished goods and manufacturing finance is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Enthusiastic, passionate, and results-driven.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Proactive, with a knack for taking ownership of significant responsibilities.

Please apply with your CV if this could be of interest.