Finance Director

Overview

The organization is seeking a Finance Director to oversee all financial aspects of a fast-growing marketing business. This role focuses on ensuring accurate financial reporting and providing strategic guidance to support overall business goals. Strong leadership and deep finance expertise are essential.

Responsibilities

• Team leadership: Lead and mentor bookkeeping, FP&A, and taxation/compliance teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Accounting: Oversee accounting activities, including implementation and improvement of financial and accounting policies/practices.
• Budgeting: Supervise the budgeting process, including 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, including initial financial assessments, due diligence, and post-merger integration.
• Process improvement: Continuously improve financial processes, systems, and 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 and CPA/ACCA preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Financial operations: Experience with financial reporting, month-end/year-end processes, and IFRS/GAAP compliance.
• Planning and analysis: Proven track record in financial planning, analysis, and management within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with executive management and external stakeholders.
• Working style: Proactive approach, growth mindset, and self-regulation.
• Language: Fluent English.
• Collaboration: Ability and desire to work collaboratively with a diverse, remote global team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Remote work: Fully remote environment; you choose where you are most productive.
• Ongoing learning: Support for learning opportunities including workshops, conferences, and additional learning resources.
• Home office: Company covers equipment and furniture expenses.
• Physical well-being: Fitness allowance for a flexible program.
• Unlimited sick days: Time off as needed to recover.

Location

Remote work; team supports a diverse, remote global environment.