Senior Director, Finance - INTL United Kingdom

Insight Global • Alpharetta, GA • 2h ago

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Director, Finance to lead the European finance function and serve as a key member of the global Finance leadership team. The role is responsible for strengthening financial governance, driving process improvement, and ensuring robust financial control, compliance, and reporting across a complex, multinational environment.

Based in the UK, the role oversees entities and businesses worldwide and works closely with the global Finance organisation and corporate headquarters in the US. The role requires the ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Governance

Lead and develop the European financial controlling function

Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, controls, and policies in line with global standards

Ensure strong corporate governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability

Accounting & Reporting

Own the general ledger and accounting operations across European entities

Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

Ensure accurate statutory and group reporting under IFRS, US GAAP, and UK GAAP

Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and accounting advisors

Planning, Budgeting & Control

Lead divisional planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range business planning processes

Produce timely and accurate management reporting and performance analysis

Provide financial insight and variance analysis to support leadership decision-making

Cash Flow & Treasury

Manage, control, and optimise cash flows across the European entities

Oversee intercompany funding arrangements, transfer pricing mechanics, shareholder loans, and settlements

Manage banking relationships and treasury operations, identifying opportunities for cash optimisation

Tax & Compliance

Take full responsibility for entity-level statutory tax and VAT filings across European entities

Oversee EU tax positions, including group VAT compliance

Manage relationships with external tax and accounting advisors and ensure timely, accurate filings

Coordinate tax matters with the global tax function and ensure compliance with local and group requirements

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 10+ years post-qualification experience

Strong academic background in Finance or Accounting

Proven senior finance leadership experience in complex, international organisations

Deep and comprehensive knowledge of both U.S. GAAP and IFRS.

Proven ability and demonstrated history of providing strategic vision and direction to drive execution.

Strong technical accounting skills and the ability to research and interpret complex accounting issues.

Extensive experience working with foreign currencies and international accounting practices

Extensive experience in financial controlling, statutory reporting, and compliance

Advanced proficiency in accounting systems, Excel, and Microsoft Office

Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment

Fluent in English & German

Authorized to work in the UK - Experience with Hyperion, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics

Additional European language capability

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