The Role
- Lead the finance function and maintain ownership of financial performance and reporting.
- Manage and support the Finance Manager.
- Deliver high-quality management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
- Provide commercial analysis and actionable insight to support strategic decision-making.
- Drive financial control, accuracy and reporting integrity across the business.
- Partner with senior leaders across finance, operations, marketing and commercial teams.
- Monitor business performance, identifying trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.
- Take ownership of financial oversight for a small overseas subsidiary, liaising with external accountants and advisors.
- Support profitable growth through insightful analysis and informed financial decision-making.
About You
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, Commercial Finance Manager or similar.
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Proven experience within an e-commerce environment.
- E-commerce experience would be highly advantageous, particularly within FMCG, retail, distribution or other product-led environments. Candidates should be comfortable analysing sales performance, margins, inventory, logistics costs and broader commercial drivers to support business decision-making.
- Strong understanding of e-commerce performance drivers, including sales, margins, inventory, logistics, customer acquisition costs and cash flow.
- Strong management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial control experience.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Experience using ERP and reporting systems.
- Hands-on, proactive and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
What's On Offer?
- £350-£400 per day
- Outside IR35
- Immediate start
- Initial 3-month contract
- Opportunity to influence business performance and decision-making
- High level of exposure to senior leadership
- Fast-moving recruitment process
Rate:
£400/day
Location:
Crewe
IR35 Status:
Outside
Remote Status:
Not specified
Industry:
Finance & Strategy
Seniority Level:
Senior