Finance Director

Overview

This role involves overseeing all financial aspects of a fast-growing marketing business. You will ensure accurate financial reporting and provide strategic guidance to support business goals. Strong leadership and extensive financial expertise are essential.

Responsibilities

• Team leadership: Lead and mentor bookkeeping, FP&A, and taxation/compliance teams; foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Accounting: Oversee accounting activities; lead implementation and continuous improvement of financial and accounting policies/practices.
• Budgeting: Oversee the budgeting process; supervise plan vs. 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: Assist with developing and maintaining 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 and guide mergers and acquisitions, 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, 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; choose where you are most productive.
• Ongoing learning opportunities (workshops, conferences, and other learning resources).
• Home office support, including coverage of equipment and furniture expenses.
• Physical well-being allowance for a flexible fitness program.
• Unlimited sick days.

Location

• Fully remote environment (you choose where you are most productive and comfortable to have an impact).