EMEA Head of Finance Operations - £110,000-£130,000- ACCA/CIMA/ACA - Permanent- West London
About the Role:
IN2 Consult are partnering with an internationally recognisable client on the hire of a proactive and strategic finance leader to take full ownership of EMEA finance operations across the EMEA region.
This role combines hands-on operational delivery with strategic oversight, ensuring that all finance processes are efficient, well-controlled, and scalable.
The successful candidate will be a driver of transformation, automation, and continuous improvement, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver tangible results across a multi-entity environment.
This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the finance function across the region, enhance cash performance, and build a team capable of supporting business growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
*Own end-to-end EMEA finance operations, including O2C and P2P
*Oversee shared services delivery, ensuring efficiency, automation, and consistent standards across the region.
*Drive operational excellence by implementing process improvements, standardisation, and best practices across finance workflows.
*Lead finance transformation initiatives, including system upgrades, automation projects, and KPI reporting enhancements.
*Develop and maintain scalable processes to support growth, improve cash performance, and strengthen internal controls.
*Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
*Partner with senior leadership to provide operational insights, support decision-making, and influence strategic initiatives.
*Monitor and optimise working capital performance, identifying opportunities to improve DSO and cash conversion.
*Enhance financial governance by defining policies, SOPs, and process controls across finance operations.
*Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Operations, to ensure seamless end-to-end processes.
*Manage multi-entity accounting and reporting, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal policies.
*Champion technology adoption and finance system enhancements to improve data visibility, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Candidate Requirements:
*Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
*Proven experience leading EMEA finance operations in a multi-entity environment.
*Track record in driving process improvements, transformation initiatives, and automation projects.
*Experienced in managing and developing large teams, fostering high performance and engagement.
*Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of influencing senior leaders.
*Demonstrated ability to balance operational delivery with strategic initiatives, driving efficiency and business impact.
EMEA Head of Finance Operations - £110,000-£130,000- ACCA/CIMA/ACA - Permanent- West London