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 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.