Head of Commercial Finance - Eleanor Bowmer

Head of Commercial Finance - Eleanor Bowmer

Up to £80,000 + Bonus

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
• 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
• 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

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
• 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
• P&L ownership
• Budgeting & forecasting
• 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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