Interim Finance Director

Consumer Additions has partnered with a well-established British D2C online food brand to find an Interim Commercial Finance Director for a 12-month maternity cover contract. The role is based in London with a flexible working-from-home policy, with a start date of January 2027 at the latest.

The position sits at the centre of the business's Commercial Finance and Planning function, requiring someone who can lead a team of nine, manage budgeting and forecasting cycles, and deliver clear financial analysis that informs commercial decision-making. The successful candidate will also be responsible for evaluating and driving return on technology investments within a fast-paced, complex consumer environment.

• Lead and coach a finance team of nine, including four direct reports
• Own the full budgeting and forecasting cycle
• Drive strategic long-term commercial planning
• Evaluate and maximise commercial returns on technology investments
• Deliver robust financial analysis and reporting to support business performance
• Manage day-to-day commercial finance operations across the business

• Holds a recognised accounting qualification
• Extensive recent experience in a consumer or D2C finance environment
• Proven record as an empathetic and authentic people leader
• Demonstrates strong intellectual rigour and analytical capability
• Self-motivated and comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous settings
• Able to work through highly complex commercial and financial topics

Consumer Additions is a specialist recruitment firm focused on consumer sector finance and executive appointments. They partner with leading consumer brands to source interim and permanent finance leadership, working exclusively with businesses across retail, e-commerce and food and beverage.