Are you a qualified accountant looking for a business that is already in great shape — and wants you to make it even better?
This is not a turnaround. There is no crisis to fix, no chaos to manage, and no fire to put out. This is a privately owned, £30 million turnover e-commerce business that has been growing steadily for years — and is now bringing in an experienced Financial Controller to help take things to the next level.
The business is well-run, well-established, and financially healthy. What it is ready for now is sharper financial leadership. Better processes. Greater efficiency. And a Head of Finance who can sit alongside the CEO and help shape the direction of the business, not just report on it.
Here is what makes this role genuinely interesting.
The CEO is the former Financial Controller. They understand exactly what good finance looks like, they value the function, and they want a true right-hand person — not someone to hand reports to and wave off. You will have direct access, genuine influence, and a leadership team that speaks your language.
You will inherit a small, solid finance team and have the scope to develop them. You will find plenty of opportunity to improve processes and drive efficiencies — not because things are broken, but because a growing business always has room to sharpen. And you will own the full financial operation: reporting, compliance, cash management, forecasting, budgeting, and the commercial insight that sits behind every significant decision.
The culture is worth mentioning too.
This is a business that has consistently been recognised as one of the best SME employers in the country — repeatedly featuring in best workplace rankings and winning best SME business of the year. That is not an accident. The CEO leads by example, working reduced hours themselves, and the business genuinely believes that flexibility and high performance are not in conflict. If you are looking for a senior role where you can build something meaningful without sacrificing everything else in your life, this is a rare find.
What is on offer:
- £70,000 to £80,000 starting salary + Benefits
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Hybrid working
- Clear progression path to Finance Director — this is a business that promotes from within and wants you to grow into the most senior finance role.
- Contributions are valued – no bureaucracy, quick and agile environment.
Who are they looking for?
You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) who has built your career in an SME, retail, or product-based business. Experience in stock, importing, or e-commerce is essential — understanding the financial rhythm of buying, importing, holding, and selling inventory is not a nice to have here, it is the environment you will be working in every day.
Beyond the technical, they are looking for someone ambitious — someone who genuinely wants to be part of a successful leadership team and play a real role in making the business better. Not just someone passing through, but someone who wants to plant a flag and build something.
Stability and commitment matter here too. They want someone with good tenure in their current or previous roles — someone who invests in where they are and sees this as a long-term opportunity, not a stepping stone.
