The Finance Director is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for leading Finance, Business Systems, Compliance, Production and Dispatch across the organisation. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role will play a critical part in shaping and delivering the company’s strategy, ensuring strong financial stewardship, scalable systems and operational excellence within a modern, fast-paced e-commerce business with manufacturing at its core. This is a broad, hands-on leadership role requiring a balance of strategic thinking, commercial insight and operational understanding. The Finance Director will champion transparency, ethical decision-making and long-term value creation, aligned with their B-Corp commitments.About the RoleThe Finance Director will lead a multi-disciplinary leadership team, with three direct reports, covering finance, systems, compliance, production and dispatch.ResponsibilitiesStrategic LeadershipContribute to and execute the company’s overall strategy as a member of the Senior Management TeamAct as a trusted partner to the CEO and Board, providing insight, challenge and considered recommendationsFull responsibility for the integrity of financial controls, governance and reportingOversee timely production of monthly management accounts, forecasts, board packs and statutory reportingLead year-end processes and liaison with external auditorsProactively identify risks, opportunities and performance trendsLead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to ensure all buts are being realisedManage cashflow forecasting, working capital optimisation and funding requirementsOperations, Manufacturing & StockPartner closely with production and operational teams to drive efficiency and performanceOversee stock management across raw materials, bulk and finished goods, balancing availability and working capitalLead product costing, margin analysis and supplier cost managementSystems, Process & ComplianceHold ultimate accountability for business systems, ensuring they are scalable, integrated and fit for growthOversee ERP, finance and reporting systems (Business Central Dynamic 365)Ensure robust compliance frameworks covering finance, operations, governance, data and B-Corp standardsLead process mapping, documentation and continuous improvement across the organisationAd-hoc & Strategic ProjectsLead and support cross-functional initiatives aligned to growth, systems improvement and operational excellenceProvide financial leadership on strategic investments, new initiatives and change programmesQualificationsFully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)Senior finance leadership experience, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG or production-led environmentsExperience working in a fast-paced, commercial, e-commerce or omnichannel businessStrong understanding of manufacturing operations, stock, costing and margin driversProven experience leading teams and influencing at Board and SMT levelRequired SkillsHighly commercially astute with strong analytical and financial reporting capabilityConfident operating across finance, operations and systemsAdvanced Excel and financial modelling skillsExperience with ERP and finance systems (Dynamics, Business central, Power-BI)Pay range and compensation packageCompetitive £££ with bonus and comprehensive benefits package #J-18808-Ljbffr