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.