Finance Director

Overview

This role oversees all financial aspects of a fast-growing digital marketing organization, 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/practices.
• Budgeting: Supervise the budgeting process; manage plan/fact analysis and provide explanations and recommendations.
• Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate financial and investment reporting for the group of companies.
• Internal controls & audits: Develop and maintain robust internal controls; lead internal audits to ensure compliance with established financial procedures.
• Tax & compliance: Oversee tax filings, regulatory reports, and statutory compliance 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 advisors, and external consultants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA, CPA, or 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, with the ability to work effectively with executive management and external stakeholders.
• Proactive approach, 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; choose where you are most productive).
• Home office support: coverage of equipment and furniture expenses.
• Ongoing learning opportunities, including workshops and conferences.
• Physical well-being support: fitness allowance for a flexible fitness program.
• Unlimited sick days (time off as needed to recover and return to work).

Location

• Remote, with a diverse and remote global team. You choose where you are most productive and comfortable.