Director of Finance – International Finance Function

About the role

This newly created senior leadership position sits at the heart of a fast‑paced financial services and advisory business. You will lead an international finance function spanning Europe, Asia and other regions, combining strategic oversight with hands‑on execution.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop an international finance team covering reporting, controls and operational finance.
• Oversee statutory and management reporting across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Manage external audit relationships and ensure regulatory and compliance activities are met.
• Direct tax, treasury and operational finance responsibilities.
• Support business projects, acquisitions, integrations and other strategic initiatives.
• Drive improvements in systems, controls and reporting processes.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to inform performance and decision‑making.
• Contribute to ad‑hoc commercial, operational and strategic initiatives.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) with senior finance leadership experience.
• Proven experience in complex, international, project‑led environments.
• Background as Finance Director, Head of Finance, Senior Financial Controller or similar.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to balance strategic and operational tasks.

Required skills

• Financial reporting (management and statutory).
• Tax compliance and treasury management.
• Audit coordination and regulatory compliance.
• Multi‑jurisdictional reporting and consolidation.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £150,000 plus significant bonus.
• Hybrid working arrangement in Central London.
• Opportunity to influence a high‑growth, international business.
• Exposure to acquisitions, integration projects and deal‑related accounting.