Group Finance Director

PE Backed Group Finance Director / CFO – High-Growth E-commerce

Location: North of England (3 days in office)

SMC
2506

We are working with a Private Equity-backed e-commerce business in the North of England undergoing a significant growth phase, with clear ambition to scale from c.£50m to £100m revenue. As part of this journey, the business is seeking a high-calibre Finance leader to operate as the clear Number 1 in finance, sitting on the Board and acting as a key strategic partner to the CEO and investors.

This is a hands‑on leadership role in a fast‑paced environment, requiring a commercially astute finance leader who can support scale, professionalise the function, and drive performance across a pure‑play (or near pure‑play) e‑commerce model.

• Proven experience operating in pure e‑commerce or highly e‑commerce‑led businesses (essential)
• Track record of scaling businesses between £20m and £100m revenue
• Ability to operate as a true Number 1 / board‑level finance leader, comfortable with investor interaction
• Strong commercial, operational and data‑driven mindset within a multi‑channel digital environment
• Willingness to travel to site c.3 days per week (North of England)
• Prior Private Equity exposure
• Experience in M&A and acquisition integration