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.
- 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
sam@hypergrowthrec.co.uk 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.
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