Head of Finance

Head of Finance

UK - Remote

Salary £90k + Bonus

We’re currently recruiting for a Head of Finance with a scaling brand, looking for someone who will lead and elevate the financial function as the business continues scaling across multiple markets and sales channels.

This is a senior leadership role for someone equally comfortable shaping long-term strategy and managing the operational detail. You will build financial clarity across the organisation, strengthen controls, optimise cash flow, and partner closely with the founders to drive disciplined, sustainable growth.

What You’ll Be Responsible ForStrategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and manage the company’s long-range financial plans and forecasting models
• Construct detailed revenue and margin analysis across DTC, Amazon, TikTok Shop, and retail
• Provide scenario modelling for product launches, geographic expansion, and new retail partnerships
• Support capital planning, fundraising activity, and investor engagement

Retail & Working Capital Management

• Oversee retail receivables across UK, US, and international partners
• Manage invoice factoring facilities and ensure optimal working capital usage
• Monitor retailer deductions, chargebacks, reconciliations, and settlement timelines
• Improve debtor performance and strengthen overall cash conversion

3. Cash Flow & Liquidity Planning

• Own short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting
• Track production payments, inventory investment, marketing spend, and inbound revenue
• Ensure sufficient liquidity across multiple entities and currencies
• Advise leadership on runway, funding timelines, and capital requirements
• Manage FX exposure and cross-border cash planning

Reporting & Commercial Insight

• Produce monthly management accounts and board-level reporting
• Prepare financial content for investor decks and VC presentations
• Deliver channel and market-level performance analysis (revenue, gross margin, contribution margin)
• Provide insight to inform pricing, marketing efficiency, and retail strategy

Finance Operations & Controls

• Oversee bookkeeping, accounting processes, and financial reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable and receivable across all sales channels
• Ensure accurate revenue reconciliation from Shopify, Amazon, TikTok Shop, and retail
• Coordinate external accountants, auditors, and advisors
• Strengthen systems and controls as the business scales

Budgeting & Cost Discipline

• Lead annual budgeting and departmental planning
• Partner with marketing, retail, supply chain, and operations leaders
• Track actuals vs forecast and recommend course corrections
• Improve SKU-level margin performance across markets

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in a senior finance role within a high-growth consumer, retail, or e-commerce brand
• Strong knowledge of retail finance, debtor management, and invoice factoring
• Experience managing working capital in inventory-heavy environments
• Advanced financial modelling and forecasting skills
• Confidence operating across international entities and multi-currency structures
• Commercially sharp with the ability to partner directly with founders and investors
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification preferred