Fractional Head of Finance & Operations

The Company is seeking a Head of Finance & Operations to provide strategic financial leadership and operational oversight for a consumer-facing business. The role will lead financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, modelling, and longer-term planning, while delivering performance insights to support business decisions. Responsibilities include preparing Board reports, overseeing financial control and cash flow, and monitoring e-commerce and direct-to-consumer performance. The successful candidate will also lead and develop the finance team, strengthen processes and controls, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency. Candidates should be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant senior finance leadership experience and a strong background in e-commerce and direct-to-consumer business models. They should bring substantial FP&A expertise and understand the commercial metrics that drive online revenue and profitability. Experience preparing Board materials, presenting financial performance to senior stakeholders, and managing or developing a finance team is required. Strong financial systems experience is expected, ideally including SAP, alongside a commercially astute, adaptable approach and excellent communication and influencing skills.