Finance Director

Overview

This role oversees all financial aspects of a fast-growing marketing business, ensuring accurate financial reporting and providing strategic guidance to support business goals.

The position reports to the Chief Finance Officer.

Responsibilities

• Team leadership: Lead and mentor bookkeeping, FP&A, and taxation/compliance teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Accounting: Oversee accounting activities; lead implementation and improvement of financial and accounting policies and practices.
• Budgeting: Oversee the budgeting process; supervise plan/fact analysis and provide explanations and recommendations.
• Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate financial and investment reporting for the group of companies.
• Internal controls and audits: Develop and maintain robust internal controls; lead internal audits to ensure compliance with established financial procedures.
• Tax and compliance: Oversee tax filings, regulatory reports, and compliance with statutory obligations; support tax planning and optimization for the group.
• M&A transactions: Support mergers and acquisitions activities, including initial financial assessments, due diligence, and post-merger integration.
• Process improvement: Continuously improve financial processes, systems, and financial reporting to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and strategic relevance.
• Stakeholder communication: Provide insights and recommendations on financial performance and key financial metrics to the executive team.
• Third-party communication: Manage relationships with banks, tax advisers, and external consultants.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or ACCA preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Compliance: Experience with financial reporting, month-end/year-end processes, and IFRS/GAAP compliance.
• FP&A and planning: Proven track record in financial planning, analysis, and management within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with executive management and external stakeholders.
• Working style: Proactive nature, growth mindset, self-regulation.
• Language: Fluent English.
• Collaboration: Ability and desire to work collaboratively with a diverse, remote global team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Above-market compensation.
• Remote work: Fully remote environment; choose where you work best.
• Ongoing learning: Support for learning opportunities (e.g., books, workshops, conferences).
• Home office: Equipment and furniture expenses covered.
• Physical well-being: Allowance for a flexible fitness program.
• Unlimited sick days: Time off as needed to recover.

Location

Remote work is supported.