The Financial Controller (E-Commerce) is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company’s global DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) business, including owned platforms such as Shopify. This role will manage the financial performance of the E-Commerce channel, working closely with cross-functional teams (Digital, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations) to ensure profitability, efficiency, and compliance. The controller will support monthly closing, lead budgeting and forecasting efforts, and provide in-depth financial insights to guide decision-making and drive the continued growth of the E-Commerce business globally.

This individual will report to the Director of Finance and be a key partner to the E-Commerce team for our client.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

E-Commerce Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports for the DTC business, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements specific to our client

• Own the monthly close process , ensuring accurate revenue recognition, cost tracking, and reconciliations.

• Analyze sales performance by SKU, market, and identify growth drivers or risks.

​

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the budgeting and reforecasting process for the E-Commerce division, collaborating with Digital, Marketing, and Logistics teams.

• Build and maintain rolling forecasts, identifying variances against actuals and budget, with clear commentary and insights.

• Track CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost), LTV (Lifetime Value), AOV (Average Order Value), and other key DTC performance metrics.

​

Business Partnering:

• Act as a financial advisor to E-Commerce leadership, helping shape commercial strategy through financial insights.

• Partner with digital and performance marketing teams to evaluate the ROI of campaigns, promotions, and channel spend.

• Collaborate with supply chain and logistics to monitor fulfillment costs, shipping rates.

​

Shopify Integration & Data Accuracy:

• Ensure accurate integration between Shopify, ERP, and finance systems.

• Support reconciliation of orders, payments, and refunds across payment gateways (e.g.,Stripe, PayPal, Amazon Pay).

• Improve reporting from Shopify and analytics platforms to produce actionable, finance-ready dashboards.

​

Requirements

• 10+ years in financial management (preferably beauty and/or luxury experience)

• Strong understanding of cosmetics industry financial practices, including inventory management and product costing, etc is a plus

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; a master's degree or relevant certification is a plus

• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel

• Strong understanding of Shopify and its integrations with ERP and finance systems.

• Proven ability to manage large volumes of transactional data with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Audit background is highly appreciated

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

• Strong confidence to challenge the different teams across the organization

• Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Positive attitude and can-do mindset

​

Apply Now!

​