Head of Commercial Finance

Head of Commercial Finance Head of Commercial Finance – Eleanor Bowmer Up to £80,000 + Bonus Manchester (On-site) We’ve partnered with fast-growing lifestyle brand Eleanor Bowmer, who are now looking to secure a Head of Commercial Finance to support the next phase of growth. We’re looking for a commercial, hands-on finance leader who can operate at the centre of the business - driving better decisions, improving margins, and building the financial foundations required to scale. If you’ve operated as a number one in finance (or close to it), and enjoy building structure in fast-moving DTC brands - this could be the role for you. About Eleanor Bowmer Eleanor Bowmer is a fast-growing Manchester-based home & gifting brand, built on bold design, colour and creativity. Founded by designer Eleanor Bowmer, the brand started as a textile and illustration studio and has grown into a recognised lifestyle brand - known for its hand-painted prints, playful patterns and feel-good products. Everything is designed to bring joy, confidence and personality into everyday life - from statement homeware to gifting and accessories. The brand has built a strong DTC presence alongside wholesale partnerships with major retailers, and continues to scale at pace. What sets Eleanor Bowmer apart is the combination of: Strong creative identity Highly recognisable product A loyal, engaged customer base Now entering its next phase of growth, the focus is on building a more structured, commercially-led business to unlock further scale. Check them out here: https://www.eleanorbowmer.co.uk/ Role Overview As Head of Commercial Finance, you will sit at the centre of the business - owning financial performance and driving commercial decision-making. This is a build + transform role, focused on: Creating financial structure and visibility Improving margin and cost efficiency Supporting smarter commercial decisions Setting the business up to scale You’ll work closely with the Founder and wider leadership team, acting as a key operator across the business. Main Responsibilities Commercial Finance Leadership Own the P&L and overall financial performance of the business Partner with Product, eCommerce and Operations to improve outcomes Act as a key commercial decision-maker across the business Cost, Margin & Efficiency Deep dive into cost structures across 3PL, suppliers and operations Identify opportunities to improve margin and reduce inefficiencies Bring greater visibility across stock, spend and profitability Planning & Forecasting Own budgeting, forecasting and financial planning Build models to support growth decisions and investment Provide clarity on future performance and risk Business Partnering Work closely with the Founder and Heads of Challenge thinking and provide clear commercial direction Translate financial data into actionable insights Building the Function Develop and improve finance processes and reporting Move from reactive reporting → proactive commercial finance Build out the finance function over time as the business scales Expectations Comfortable operating as the senior finance lead in a lean business High bias for action - not just reporting, but driving change Strong commercial instinct and decision-making ability Able to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders Thrives in fast-moving, founder-led environments Required Skills & Experience Strong commercial finance background (DTC / retail / consumer preferred) Experience operating as a #1 finance lead or senior finance partner Proven experience in: P&L ownership Budgeting & forecasting Margin optimisation Cash flow and stock management Comfortable building processes in scaling businesses Bonus if you have: Experience in gifting / lifestyle / consumer brands Exposure to multi-channel businesses (DTC + wholesale) Experience supporting business scale from £5m–£20m+ Salary & Benefits Up to £80,000 base + bonus Manchester-based (on-site 4 days a week) High-growth environment with real ownership Opportunity to shape how digital is run If this sounds like you then hit apply or email Sam on [email protected] to find out more! Eleanor Bowmer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting every team member’s success - let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. Department Eleanor Bowmer Locations Manchester Remote status Hybrid