Finance Director

Overview

This role oversees all financial aspects of a fast-growing marketing business, ensuring accurate financial reporting and providing strategic guidance aligned with business goals. The position reports to the Chief Finance Officer.

Responsibilities

• Team leadership: Lead and mentor bookkeeping, FP&A, and taxation/compliance teams; foster a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Accounting: Oversee accounting operations and lead implementation and improvement of financial and accounting policies/practices.
• Budgeting: Supervise the budgeting process; manage plan/fact analysis and provide explanations, recommendations, and insights.
• 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; manage tax planning and optimization for the group.
• M&A transactions: Support merger and acquisition 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 relationships: Manage relationships with banks, tax advisers, and external consultants.

Requirements

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Remote work (fully remote environment; location where you’re most productive).
• Home office support, including coverage of equipment and furniture expenses.
• Ongoing learning opportunities (workshops, conferences, and additional learning resources).
• Physical well-being: allowance for a flexible fitness program.
• Unlimited sick days.
• Perks and benefits designed to support well-being.

Location

Fully remote.