Director, Finance EMEA & APAC

Ankura; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Join Our Team as a Finance Director for EMEA & APAC!

Are you a seasoned finance professional ready to significantly impact a dynamic, global environment? We are seeking an exceptional Finance Director to lead our financial operations across the EMEA and APAC regions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving company and play a pivotal role in our international growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Drive finance operations for the EMEA and APAC regions, taking a hands-on approach in supporting a $150m+ business across diverse and exciting markets.
• Executive Collaboration: Work closely with the US-based CFO and support the UK-based Chairman of the EMEA and APAC regions, contributing to strategic decision-making.
• Local Finance Leadership with Global Coordination: Lead our UK-based finance team and collaborate with US corporate finance functions to ensure seamless operations and alignment.
• Finance Liaison: Serve as a key finance partner for our client-facing EMEA and APAC businesses as well as our internal business functions, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Finance and Accounting Excellence: Provide crucial financial and strategic support, including financial planning, management reporting, and business analysis. Provide insight into, and help determine, treatment of complex transactions from accounting and/or tax perspectives.
• Partnership and Growth: Partner with business leaders to drive financial forecasting and annual budgeting, supporting our growth ambitions.
• Insightful Reporting: Deliver insightful monthly management reports and contribute to executive-level presentations that shape our future.
• Cash Management: Partner with US-based CFO and Treasury team regarding EMEA and APAC cash management, cash forecasting, and working capital management to optimize financial performance.
• Mentorship: Lead and mentor finance personnel in the UK and other international locations, nurturing the next generation of finance leaders.
• Expansion Leadership: Manage new country openings and acquisitions in the EMEA and APAC regions, and lead all financial integrations, driving our continued international expansion.
• Innovative Projects: Engage in special projects that challenge and excite you.

Key Characteristics:

• Experienced Leader: Significant experience in similar roles as a hands-on Finance Director or Senior Controller, within a private equity environment or US headquartered group. Experience within professional services and highly matrixed environment desired.
• Transformational Manager: Proven managerial and leadership skills, with a track record of driving organizational transformation and change management.
• Collaborative Partner: Experience partnering with departments such as Human Resources, Marketing, Legal, etc., to achieve holistic success.
• Technical and Global Expertise: Strong knowledge of international accounting standards, local statutory requirements and taxation in diverse regions including the UK, Germany, France, Singapore, China, India, Hong Kong, and the Middle East.
• Communicative Influencer: Exceptional communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience in delivering executive-level presentations and budgeting.

Basic Qualifications

• Educational Background: The successful candidate will be ACA Qualified and have extensive post-qualification experience. A bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA, CTA, or other advanced degrees are a plus.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with Workday is advantageous, along with advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Flexibility and Dedication: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Willingness to travel (less than 10%) and work overtime as needed. We operate a hybrid work environment in our London office and you would be expected to work from our London office a minimum of 3 days a week.

Why Join Us?

• At Ankura, you will be part of a vibrant team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions are recognized and your professional growth is nurtured. Join us in shaping the future of finance in the EMEA and APAC regions!

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