Finance Director - EMEA

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Finance Director EMEA Benefits
Performance‑related bonus scheme Significant influence at senior leadership and regional decision‑making level Opportunity to shape and lead finance transformation across EMEA Exposure to a fast‑scaling, international business environment Hybrid working
Finance Director EMEA About the Role This business has scaled rapidly across EMEA, and finance now needs to evolve from a strong operational base into a more forward‑looking, insight‑driven function. Most Finance Director roles are focused on maintenance. This one is different; fix, shape, and elevate. You will lead finance across EMEA, partnering closely with regional and global leadership to bring clarity and control to a complex, multi‑entity, project‑driven environment. Your focus will include:
Leading planning, forecasting, and performance analysis that drives real business decisions Improving visibility, reporting quality, and financial control across the region Playing a key role in an ongoing ERP implementation, ensuring successful integration and adoption Building a high‑performing finance function aligned to the next phase of growth
This is a role where your impact will be visible and quick. The successful Finance Director EMEA will bring: You have operated in complex environments and understand what good looks like at scale. You’ll likely have experience:
Working within a multi‑entity or multinational business Operating in private equity‑backed or transformation‑led settings Supporting project‑based businesses, including exposure to POC accounting Driving improvements in cash flow and working capital
You’ve also played a key role in improving finance functions, whether through:
Implementing or enhancing ERP or finance systems Driving automation, standardisation, and better reporting Strengthening controls and navigating complex audit environments
Just as importantly, you’re a strong leader that is comfortable managing teams across regions and time zones, and able to build consistency without losing local effectiveness. Location: Egham (Hybrid) Salary: £119,000 Contract: Permanent Reference: 16033 Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime