Finance Director
- Employer
- Hays Senior Finance
- Location
- City of London, London, England
- Salary
- GBP100000.0 - GBP150000.0 per annum + £100,000 to £150,000
- Closing date
- 18 Feb 2025
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- Sector
- Science and technology
- Salary band
- £100,000 - £125,000, £125,000 - £150,000, £150,000 - £200,000
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Where will they be working
- Hybrid - mostly office
Job Details

Your new company
As the EMEA Finance Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial closing process, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and leading a team of accounting professionals. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, a proven track record in managing financial processes, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Your new role
- Lead the monthly financial close process for the EMEA region, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP and local accounting standards.
- Develop and implement regional accounting policies and procedures that align with global standards.
- Assist in building a robust internal control environment, including the implementation and execution of internal control activities to ensure SOX compliance.
- Manage all activities related to preparing and issuing statutory financial statements for EMEA subsidiaries, coordinating with audit firms.
- Work closely with teams such as FP&A, HR, Legal, and the AMER Senior Director to support business objectives.
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in EMEA accounting and payroll operations.
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent designation.
- 10+ years of experience with GL accounting and reporting, with experience in US-based companies preferred.
- Proven experience building and mentoring a diverse, high-performing team in multiple locations.
- Strong proficiency in US GAAP and various local GAAP (e.g., IFRS).
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
- Corporate Governance
- Credit Control
- Part-Qualified Accountant
- Payroll
- Public Practice Accounting
- Public Services Accounting
- Senior Finance – Qualified
- Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
- Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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