Full job description

A high-impact Finance Director role within a growing international group, focused on integration, simplification and driving profitability. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity to shape the finance function, influence global stakeholders and play a key role in the organisation’s next phase of growth.


Client Details


The organisation is part of an international services group with operations across Europe
Recent acquisitions have strengthened capability and market position but have also introduced complexity across legal structures, systems and processes. The business is now focused on integration, improving visibility, reducing cost and driving profitable growth.


Description


As Finance Director, you will be the number one finance lead for Europe, with responsibility for a multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional structure. You will operate as a true business partner - combining strong financial control with commercial leadership - while playing a central role in integration and transformation.
Key responsibilities include:
*Leading financial control, reporting and compliance across the entities
*Driving post-acquisition integration, including legal entity restructuring and simplification
*Owning budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management, including a 12-week cash model
*Partnering with regional leadership to improve utilisation, project profitability and resource deployment
*Managing working capital, improving cash performance and delivering cost reduction initiatives


Profile


You are a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with a proven track record operating as a senior finance leader within a group-owned, multi-entity business.
You will bring:
*Experience within people IT-enabled / professional services environments
*A strong understanding of project-based businesses, including utilisation and contracts
*A track record of leading integration, transformation or restructuring initiatives
*The ability to balance hands-on delivery with strategic influence across regions and stakeholders
*A collaborative, visible leadership style with the confidence to operate across different cultures and geographies
You are commercially astute, comfortable with complexity, and motivated by the opportunity to build and shape.


Job Offer


This is a career-defining opportunity
*Full ownership of the finance function
*Direct visibility and interaction with global leadership
*The opportunity to build, shape and embed best-in-class finance processes and structures
*A platform to drive meaningful change - from integration through to profitability
*Significant scope for career progression within a growing international group
Most importantly, this role offers the opportunity to put your own stamp on the function, influence strategic direction and play a key part in the organisation’s next phase of growth.