Head of Finance

Mustard is looking for a commercially minded and strategic Head of Finance to lead our global finance team. Based in Australia, you will oversee the full finance picture across our multi-entity, multi-currency e-commerce business. You will manage and mentor our growing finance team, support the business with accurate, timely financial insight, and help shape decisions that fuel our next stage of growth.

This role is perfect for a qualified finance leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about building scalable systems, nurturing talent, and turning numbers into commercial clarity. You will sit on the senior leadership team and play a critical role in driving financial performance and strategic planning across our global operations.

Who are we?

We are Mustard. We’ve got a thing for lockers. We’re two sisters, living on opposite sides of the world, on a global mission to inspire our community to create spaces that truly reflect who they are - whether at home, at work, or at play. Through our pretty and practical products, we help people design colourful, organised, and joyful spaces, growing a brand that feels just as good on the inside as it looks on the outside! 💛

What’s in it for you?

💡 The chance to lead global finance in a company that’s scaling fast
🌍 Work on exciting projects that directly impact customers around the world
🤝 Collaborate with passionate teams who love what they do
🚀 We’re a start up, be part of a journey where your ideas can shape the future

What you’ll be doing

Leadership & Team Development

Lead and manage the global finance team, including the UK Finance Manager and AU Business Operations Manager

Provide oversight and coaching to ensure reconciliations and reporting are accurate and compliant

Support team development through goal-based coaching and regular feedback

Create a collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and clear accountability

Financial Reporting & Performance

Lead the preparation and delivery of consolidated monthly management accounts and cashflow forecasts across all regions

Provide timely financial insights to support strategic decision-making and highlight risks and opportunities

Collaborate with Wholesale, Ecommerce, Merchandising, Logistics, Fulfilment, and Buying teams to present financial insights that guide commercial decisions

Ensure all outputs are accurate, compliant, and presentation-ready using Spotlight (reporting) and Mayday (intercompany reconciliation)

Maintain strong oversight of data integrity, providing corrective guidance where needed and identifying any missed discrepancies

Continuously improve the speed, accuracy, and clarity of reporting through automation and systems optimisation

Compliance & Oversight

Ensure global compliance across tax, payroll, and statutory obligations (AU, UK, US, EU)

Liaise with external accountants and advisors to ensure timely, accurate filings

Making adjustments, corrections or journals to ensure accurate accounts

Maintain strong internal controls, financial governance, and risk mitigation processes

Oversee intercompany transactions and currency exposure management

Systems & Efficiency

Identify and implement tools and processes that support scale, speed, and accuracy

Champion automation and optimisation across reporting, reconciliations, and workflows

Ensure finance systems integrate effectively with Shopify, CIN7, operational and analytics platforms

Build processes that empower our team with clear, real-time financial visibility

Strategic Insight & Risk

Guide decisions on inventory management, focusing on COGS accuracy, inventory holding, and growth projections to support profitability and mitigate risk

Advise the leadership team on financial opportunities, challenges, and risks

Provide input on long-term financial planning, budgeting, and scenario analysis

Lead the strategic management of financial risk, including FX exposure and insurance oversight

Present financial insights and recommendations clearly to both leadership and the wider team

Balance financial insight with company values to support decision-making across teams

Hello, is it you we’re looking for?

You're a fully qualified accountant (CA, CPA, or equivalent)

You have senior finance experience in an e-commerce, retail, or inventory-based business

You've worked in a global, fast-growing business and understand the dynamics of a lean team, willing to pitch in to get the job done

You're skilled at guiding and developing a team to deliver high performance

You balance big-picture thinking with a sharp eye for financial detail and data integrity

You bring commercial insight and communicate complex financial topics clearly

You're confident presenting to leadership and wider teams to drive understanding and alignment

You've worked with Xero, Spotlight, Shopify, CIN7, or similar systems

You're experienced in driving process improvements and financial systems optimisation

You care about doing things the right way—balancing growth, profitability, and values

The important stuff

HOME 🏡

Flexible working hours

Hybrid office schedule (3 days in-office)

Paid personal + carers leave

WORK 💛

Named in The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2025

Competitive salary based on experience ($160k DOE)

Colourful office space in Newcastle, NSW

All tools and tech you could need

Your own personal and professional development budget

Listed in The Times Fastest Growing Companies in the UK in 2023

#3 in The Times Best Companies To Watch Out For 2022

Immediate start to the right candidate

PLAY 👯

24 days holiday (plus public holidays)

Plus an extra day for your birthday!

Regular team lunches & creative socials

50% team discount on Mustard products

If you like the sound of the role, we’d love to hear from you. Send an email to Victoria on [email protected] with your CV and a little bit about you.

Want some bonus points? Let us know your favourite locker and why. We highly encourage people of all cultures, ethnicity, abilities and sexual orientation to apply. If you don’t meet all of the criteria, we still highly encourage you to apply and tell us why you think you’re the right person for the job.

Applications close June 30th 2025 💛 We can't wait to hear from you!