Financial Director

About the role

A premium consumer brand in London is seeking a Finance Director to help guide the business through its next stage of expansion. The company is a multi-site growth story with ambitions to become a leading name in its category. This is a high-impact opportunity to design and lead a modern finance function from the ground up in a fast-growing environment, working closely with the Founder and senior leadership.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily finance operations while contributing to wider business growth.
• Create finance processes, reporting structures, and internal controls that can scale with the company.
• Take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Work alongside the Founder on commercial and operational decisions.
• Improve site profitability through stronger margin management and cost discipline.
• Support fundraising preparation and investor reporting.
• Strengthen financial systems, visibility, and governance as the business grows.
• Contribute to long-term financial planning and operational strategy.

What makes this opportunity stand out

• Chance to build a finance function rather than step into an existing one.
• Strong exposure to strategic leadership decisions.
• Entrepreneurial, fast-moving setting with real momentum.
• Direct influence on commercial outcomes and expansion plans.
• Clear scope for progression as the organisation scales.

Who this role suits

This position is aimed at someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, high-growth business and is comfortable balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery. The ideal person will be commercially minded, proactive, and confident partnering with founders and senior leaders.

Requirements

• Pragmatic, commercially aware, and focused on practical solutions.
• Background in consumer, retail, hospitality, or other multi-site businesses.
• Good understanding of unit economics and site-level performance drivers.
• Ability to design efficient finance processes without unnecessary complexity.
• Comfortable working closely with founders and executive teams.
• Driven by growth, pace, and building long-term business value.

Additional information

The base salary for this role is £100,000 to £125,000, with bonus and potential equity participation available for the right candidate. In parallel, the business is also hiring for an HR Director and a CTO as part of its wider leadership team build-out.

Working style

This is a London-based hybrid role.