Interim Finance Director
Posted 1 day ago by Pearse Professionals
£1,000 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Finance Director involves leading the finance function for a rapidly growing VC-backed consumer business in London. This position requires strategic partnership with the CEO and investors, focusing on financial leadership, commercial decisions, and international growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a proven track record in capital raising. The contract is for six months with a competitive daily rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the finance function across FP&A, reporting, controls, and compliance
- Partner with the CEO and investors on growth planning, commercial strategy, and board reporting
- Drive operational efficiency and margin improvement across the business and supply chain
- Lead preparation and execution of future fundraising rounds
- Support new market entry and physical retail scaling
- Build and manage a high-performing finance team
Key Skills:
- Experience leading the finance function of a fast-growing consumer, retail, or DTC business
- Proven track record raising capital and working with institutional investors
- Strong commercial instincts and experience supporting strategic decision-making at C-suite level
- Ability to operate at pace and adapt in a founder-led, entrepreneurial environment
Salary (Rate): £1000 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Up to £1000 per day 6 month contract London Pearse Professionals are partnering with a VC backed Consumer business in search of a commercially-minded interim Finance Director. With revenue doubling year on year and a strong, engaged customer base, this digitally native brand has successfully transitioned from founder-led start-up to a professionally managed, product-first business. You will act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Investors, owning all aspects of financial leadership while playing a key role in shaping commercial decisions, international growth, and future funding strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the finance function across FP&A, reporting, controls, and compliance
- Partner with the CEO and investors on growth planning, commercial strategy, and board reporting
- Drive operational efficiency and margin improvement across the business and supply chain
- Lead preparation and execution of future fundraising rounds
- Support new market entry and physical retail scaling
- Build and manage a high-performing finance team
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience leading the finance function of a fast-growing consumer, retail, or DTC business
- Proven track record raising capital and working with institutional investors
- Strong commercial instincts and experience supporting strategic decision-making at C-suite level
- Ability to operate at pace and adapt in a founder-led, entrepreneurial environment