Director of Accounting

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing multinational business with a senior, board-facing finance function. The finance team works closely with the executive leadership team and the Board, as well as external auditors and tax authorities.

The Role

Reporting to the CFO, the Director of Accounting is a senior leadership role responsible for financial control, external financial reporting, and accurate, timely records. You will lead a team of 15, including two Accounting Managers, and deliver the key financial outcomes for the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the establishment of financial and accounting principles, procedures, and practices
• Lead the year-end financial statements process and own the external audit relationship
• Produce accurate, timely financial reports and forecasts, and support the budgeting process
• Build and lead the roadmap for AI-enabled finance transformation
• Establish effective financial controls and protect the profitability of the organisation
• Advise on the financial implications of management decisions, acquisitions, and divestments
• Lead the lodgement of tax and other statutory returns
• Own the general ledger and financial accounts systems
• Assess and implement the impact of new IFRS and IAS standards

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification essential
• 10+ years’ post-qualification experience, with a Big 4 accountancy background desirable
• Strong knowledge of, and experience with, IFRS
• Exceptional understanding of enterprise accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Hyperion
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills
• Proven ability to lead and guide experienced finance professionals
• Outstanding relationship building and stakeholder management
• Commercially focused, embraces change, and thrives in a high-intensity, fast-paced environment

What’s In It For You

This is a senior leadership role with direct access to the CFO, the executive leadership team, and the Board. You will lead a team of sixteen in a fast-growing multinational, shaping the controls, reporting, and systems that support the business. Hybrid working and a package that includes a bonus or incentive scheme and a car park.