Finance Director

Overview

This role involves overseeing all financial aspects of a fast-growing marketing business, ensuring accurate financial reporting and providing strategic guidance to support organizational goals. The Finance Director will lead finance functions across accounting, FP&A, taxation/compliance, internal controls, reporting, and support growth initiatives, including M&A activities.

Responsibilities

• Team leadership: Lead and mentor bookkeeping, FP&A, and taxation/compliance teams; foster a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Accounting: Oversee accounting operations; lead implementation and continuous improvement of financial and accounting policies/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: 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 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 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; able 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

• Above-market compensation.
• Remote work: Fully remote environment; choose where you are most productive.
• Ongoing learning: Learning opportunities including workshops, conferences, and other resources.
• Home office: Equipment and furniture expenses covered.
• Physical well-being: Fitness allowance for a flexible fitness program.
• Unlimited sick days: Time off as needed to recover.

Location

Remote work (exact location not specified).