Group Finance Director
New Today
Location: London / Bedford/ Home (Hybrid)
Salary: c.£110-120,000 base + Bonus + Benefits
MDM Consultants are exclusively retained to appoint a Group Finance Director on behalf of a privately owned, entrepreneurial consumer goods business that has a long history and is highly successful working with major retailers.
Operating across design, sourcing, and wholesale distribution, the group supplies well-being and lifestyle products to major UK retailers. The business has a strong track record of growth and is now entering its next phase, including the development of its own brand and expansion into new channels, both in the UK and internationally.
The immediate focus is on strengthening the finance function and supporting continued growth. While there is long-term potential for an exit, this is not a short-term mandate and requires a Finance Director focused on building a robust, scalable platform.
The Opportunity
This is a key leadership appointment, working closely with shareholders and the senior management team to shape the financial direction of the business.
The role combines strategic input with a highly hands-on approach. You will take ownership of financial planning, reporting, and commercial decision-making, while also playing a central role in enhancing processes, improving reporting quality, and evolving the finance function.
Alongside the core wholesale model, the business is expanding into direct-to-consumer, marketplace, and international channels. This creates a broad, commercially engaging remit with real scope to influence the next stage of growth.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and delivery of financial strategy aligned to business objectives
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
Provide clear, insightful reporting and commentary to the board
Manage and develop the outsourced finance function, with a view to building capability over time
Drive improvements in financial processes, controls, and reporting
Support funding, cash flow management, and banking relationships
Partner with leadership on commercial decision-making, including product profitability and channel strategy
The Individual
We are seeking a commercially minded Finance Director who combines strong technical capability with a pragmatic, sleeves-rolled-up approach.
Qualified accountant with c.1015+ years post-qualified experience
Previous experience operating as an FD, or a clear step-up from a senior finance leadership role within an SME environment
Background in retail, wholesale, consumer goods, or product-led businesses preferred
Strong understanding of product-driven models, margin dynamics, and working capital
Comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial, evolving business with pace and ambiguity
Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, particularly in the early stages
Experience of preparing a business for sale or supporting a transaction process would be beneficial, but not essential as this is a medium to long term objective
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Finance