Job Description
Your new companyI am partnering with a respected global services business looking for a Finance Director to join the team in London. With a large international footprint, this role will focus on one of the business' largest divisions and work closely with senior leaders across the organisation and the CFO.
Your new roleReporting to the CFO, this is a finance leadership role covering a broad spectrum of responsibilities including:
* Commercial Finance & Strategy: Shape regional financial strategy, influence senior leadership decisions, and present performance, risk and opportunity insights at board level.
* FP&A: Lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting cycles, delivering high‑quality modelling, variance analysis and scenario planning to drive decision‑making.
* Financial Reporting & Controls: Ensure strong financial governance, accurate management accounts, statutory compliance and effective audit coordination.
* Team Leadership: Develop and mentor a high‑performing finance team, championing best practice, standardisation and continuous improvement.
* Cash & Stakeholder Management: Oversee cash flow and working capital discipline, while partnering with key business functions and global finance teams to support strategic initiatives.
What you'll need to succeed
* Qualified Accountant with a background in accounting practice desirable.
* Strong experience in group reporting, consolidations, and financial controls
* Proven commercial finance and FP&A experience
* Background in global professional services or wider services sectors.
* Proven finance transformation experience
* Team management of large teams on and offshore
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What you'll get in return
* Competitive salary package
* Direct exposure to senior leadership
* Opportunity to play a key role in driving change and influencing decisions
* Fast-paced, collaborative environment with real impact
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