UK Financial Director
- Location: UK
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: Competitive
An international services business is seeking a UK Financial Director to oversee the UK finance function. Reporting to the Head of European Control, the successful candidate will be responsible for FP&A, financial control, and accounting activities. This role requires leadership of a finance team of over 15 members and demands a candidate with a proven track record in a large international, matrix organisation.
Day to Day of the role:
- Support the Head of European Controlling and UK COO in managing financial results, understanding margin and profitability drivers, and producing financial commentary.
- Collaborate with Finance Managers and Business Leaders to drive objectives, address risks, and identify opportunities.
- Initiate, manage, and implement process and system enhancements.
- Review and recommend improvements for financial best practices.
- Oversee financial reporting including statutory, regulatory, management, and board reports.
- Manage the consolidated reporting timetable, ensuring all processes are documented and up to date.
- Act as the primary audit contact.
- Manage forecasting and business planning processes.
- Ensure a robust control environment is in place.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Recognised Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
- Approximately 5-10 years of experience in a similar role (Finance Business Partner, Auditor, or Financial Controller).
- Solid accounting and finance knowledge.
- Experience in a large multi-national, corporate environment.
- Strong audit experience.
- High analytical and organisational skills.
- Financial management expertise.
- Strong ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
- Proven management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Fluent in English, with fluency in a European language being beneficial.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead and develop a large finance team.
- Work in a dynamic and international corporate environment.
- Engage with senior stakeholders across the business.
To apply for the UK Financial Director position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and leadership capabilities.