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
* 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
* 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
Hybrid office schedule (3 days in-office)
Paid personal + carers leave
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
Plus an extra day for your birthday!
Regular team lunches & creative socials
If you like the sound of the role, we’d love to hear from you. Send an email to Victoria on 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 30th June 2025 we can't wait to hear from you!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
* Industries
Retail
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