Head of Finance

E-commerce Head of Finance (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Head of Finance will take ownership of core financial operations while helping to shape a more robust and future‑ready finance function.

You will:

• Strengthen the overall financial control environment, including processes, reconciliations and policies
• Lead the month‑end close process, ensuring timely and accurate management reporting
• Own cash flow forecasting and working capital management, improving visibility and control
• Support the budgeting and reforecasting cycle, providing review, challenge and insight
• Oversee tax and statutory compliance (VAT, PAYE, corporation tax), working with external advisors
• Lead on year‑end audit and statutory reporting, coordinating internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and mentor a growing finance team, building capability and independence
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation and system enhancements (including AI where appropriate)
• Support the business through international expansion and multi‑entity complexity

We are looking for a highly credible qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience of an E‑commerce business.

You will bring:

• Strong technical accounting and financial control experience
• A track record in a scaling E‑commerce businesses
• Solid experience in cash flow, working capital and inventory management
• Exposure to multi‑entity or international operations
• A hands‑on, pragmatic approach combined with the ability to lead and challenge
• A collaborative, solutions‑focused mindset
• Living in East or West Sussex and able to attend an office 3 days per week
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 remote)

If you’d like more information about this role, including location, please send your cv with the following information:

• E‑commerce experience explicit and highlighted.