Finance Manager · Hybrid Remote

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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Group Finance Director to lead the Group Financial Reporting function and collaborate with the broader finance team through a period of continued growth and transformation.
Based at the Group’s London office, the Group Financial Director will lead the global consolidation and reporting process and oversee both the central Group Consolidation team and local Entity Accounting teams across Europe and the USA. This role is responsible for the timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of internal and external financial reporting in accordance with IFRS, while ensuring robust governance, internal control, and operational efficiency across the function. Teams based in Malta and Ohio, travel will be required as part of the role.
Own the Group’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting calendar, ensuring clear communication of responsibilities, deadlines, and deliverables across regions and teams.
Oversee the preparation and review of consolidated IFRS financial statements for external reporting, including annual and interim reporting.
Direct monthly management reporting, providing insightful analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders.
Lead the integration of any newly acquired entities into the Group’s reporting process, ensuring alignment with Vista Global’s financial and control standards.
Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, managing audit timelines, deliverables, and technical accounting matters.
Ensure continuous monitoring and compliance with evolving IFRS and regulatory requirements, leading the resolution of complex technical accounting issues.
Develop and maintain the Group Accounting Manual, ensuring adherence to group-wide accounting policies and preparing supporting technical accounting memos for audit purposes.
Oversee implementation and compliance with internal financial controls, including SOX readiness or other regulatory requirements.
Lead and mentor a high-performing, geographically dispersed team of finance professionals, ensuring team capability, succession planning, and professional development.
Ensure operational resilience and reduce key-person dependency by developing cross-training, documentation, and system automation strategies.
Collaborate closely with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Corporate Finance, and Legal to provide cohesive financial insights and support business decision-making.
Act as a strategic advisor to the CFO and Executive Committee, delivering ad hoc reports, financial analysis, and insights that inform strategic initiatives.
Play a lead role in finance transformation initiatives including automation, digitisation of reporting, and system upgrades.
Experience of US GAAP financial statements and audits is a benefit.
Possess an inquisitive and analytical mindset and be able to understand the commercial and operational side of the business and relate it to the financial performance and metrics that are being reported.
Experience working with ERP financial systems; SAP ERP is desirable but not essential.
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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime

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