Financial Director

FINANCE DIRECTOR UK-based | International remit | Significant European travel An opportunity for an accomplished Finance Director to shape financial strategy, strengthen commercial performance and lead change across multiple markets. Working closely with senior leadership, you will combine strategic insight with sound financial judgement to influence investment decisions, support sustainable growth and maintain strong financial governance. The role

• Lead financial strategy, business planning, budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning.
• Partner with senior leaders to turn financial and commercial insights into clear business priorities.
• Assess investment opportunities, pricing decisions and profitability across products and markets.
• Oversee financial reporting, controls, compliance, audit and risk management.
• Strengthen cash flow, working capital and inventory management.
• Drive finance transformation through improved systems, processes, digital tools and data.
• Build financial capability and effective collaboration across countries and functions. About you
• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience.
• A proven senior finance leader with experience across multiple markets or business units.
• A credible business partner who can influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively.
• Strong expertise in commercial finance, planning, performance management and governance.
• Experience leading transformation and improving ways of working.
• Comfortable operating in a complex, regulated environment.
• Willing and able to undertake significant European travel. This role offers broad strategic influence, international exposure and the opportunity to shape an evolving finance function.