Financial Director (EE)
Executive Placements · Kensington
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Start free — we apply for you →Key Responsibilities - Provide strategic financial leadership as a trusted business partner to the Managing Director and Executive Management Team. - Drive business performance through effective P&L management, financial planning, analysis, and commercial decision-making. - Ensure robust financial governance, compliance, statutory reporting, audits, tax, and risk management. - Lead and develop the Finance function while providing strategic oversight of Corporate Services and collaborating closely with IT and Business Intelligence teams. - Champion operational excellence, cost optimisation, working capital improvements, and continuous process enhancement. - Contribute to regional and global transformation initiatives aligned with Group objectives. Advanced Excel skills, SAP4 Hana, Business Objects and BI tool proficiency essential
What We're Looking For â?? CA(SA) qualification (essential). â?? Minimum 5 years' progressive financial leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility. â?? Demonstrated executive-level business partnering and full P&L ownership. â?? Strong expertise in IFRS, SA GAAP, UK GAAP, taxation, governance, statutory reporting, audits, compliance, and enterprise risk management. â?? Experience within a multinational, distribution, or industrial environment is highly advantageous. â?? Proven leadership experience across Finance, Corporate Services, and Compliance functions. â?? Experience collaborating with or overseeing IT, Data, and Business Intelligence teams. â?? Advanced analytical and reporting capabilities, with strong systems knowledge (SAP S/4HANA, Business Objects, BI tools, and advanced Excel advantageous).
You'll Bring: - Strategic and commercial thinking. - Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills. - Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. - Outstanding communication and influencing skills. - The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.
If you are an accomplished finance executive looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic multinational business, we'd love to hear from you.
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