Director of Finance

Client : D2C Skincare

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Finance Leadership

Support executive decision-making with deep financial insights and scenario modeling.

Lead company-wide financial planning and budgeting cycles.

Investor Relations & Communications

Lead investor-facing communication, including reporting dashboards, pitch decks, and financial narratives. Support fundraising, coordinate due diligence, and ensure clear alignment through internal budgeting programs, target-setting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Financial Strategy & Reporting

Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheets, budgets, forecasts, business plans, and MIS reports to advise and support decision-making and long-term strategy as well as for investor reporting.

Business Intelligence & Financial Analytics

Build a financial intelligence layer to identify profit pools, growth opportunities, and underperforming areas. Deliver clear, data-backed analysis to guide strategy and operational decisions.

Group Financial Consolidation

Lead the consolidation of financials across our four global entities (US, UK, India, NL), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to international accounting standards. Cross-Regional Collaboration Partner with regional accounting and tax teams to ensure streamlined, compliant, and consistent financial practices across the US, UK, Netherlands, and India.

Compliance & Tax Management :

Oversee all regulatory compliance, including international tax filing, transfer pricing reviews, and working with external advisors to manage tax exposure.

System & Process Optimization

Design and implement financial SOPs and controls to support scalable growth. Evaluate and recommend accounting systems and tools aligned with company needs.

Inventory & Capital Oversight

Conduct regular inventory reconciliations and provide financial guidance on capital management, investor communications, and budgeting exercises across departments.

Business Partnering

Work closely with department heads to provide real-time visibility into budgets, YTD spends, liabilities, and variances. Enable teams with actionable financial data to drive performance and accountability.

Who You Are Qualified

• Chartered Accountant with 8–10 years of experience, ideally within the personal care, skincare, or beauty industries or the wider consumer segment.
• Deep expertise in global accounting standards, financial controls, and cross-border financial operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and financial modeling. Experience with various accounting software platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally).
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in building and implementing SOPs.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with global teams, senior management, investors, and stakeholders.
• Prior startup experience is a plus; if not, a natural problem-solver with a “roll-up-your sleeves” attitude is essential.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Aligned with brand’s core values : initiative, ownership, integrity, team-first mindset, and customer obsession.
• Experience communicating with investors and high-level stakeholders.
• Acquainted with international financial reporting standards. High initiative and path builder