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 accurate financial reporting and strategic guidance to support business goals. Strong leadership and extensive finance expertise are essential.

This position reports to the Chief Finance Officer.

Responsibilities

• Team leadership: Lead and mentor bookkeeping, FP&A, and taxation/compliance teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Accounting oversight: Oversee accounting activities and lead implementation and continuous improvement of financial and accounting policies/practices.
• Budgeting: Supervise the budgeting process, manage plan/fact analysis, and provide explanations and recommendations.
• Financial reporting: Ensure timely and accurate financial and investment reporting for the group of companies.
• Internal controls and audits: Assist in developing and maintaining robust internal controls and lead internal audits to ensure compliance with established financial procedures.
• Tax and compliance: Oversee tax filings, regulatory reports, and statutory compliance obligations, including 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 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

• 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 in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively 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

• Above-market compensation (exact amount not specified)
• Remote work: Fully remote environment; choose location based on productivity and comfort.
• Ongoing learning: Learning opportunities including workshops, conferences, and other resources.
• Home office: Coverage for equipment and furniture expenses.
• Physical well-being: Fitness allowance for a flexible fitness program.
• Unlimited sick days: Time off as needed to recover.

Location

• Fully remote; work with a diverse, remote global team.