Director Of Finance

Wade Macdonald; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is recruiting for a Director of Finance to join the senior leadership team. You will oversee financial performance and operations of a UK/South Africa/Canada business unit, partnering with the CEO to shape strategy and governance.

You will drive planning, forecasting, and reporting, with strong IFRS knowledge and hands-on financial management. International exposure and Big Four background are advantageous; travel around 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent.
• At least five years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong IFRS knowledge, especially IFRS 15, and commercial judgement.
• Experience in Software or Telecommunications and international finance operations is a plus.
• Big Four experience desirable; advanced Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and quarterly forecasting cycles with clear visibility.
• Partner with senior leadership to influence commercial strategy.
• Deliver meaningful financial reports and insights on trends and risks.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency across the business unit.
• Manage financial operations including revenue, payables, cash, and period-end reporting.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee finance systems and drive process improvements for accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead internal and external audit relationships and resolutions.
• Coordinate legal matters with stakeholders and central support teams.
• Develop and mentor the finance team and support succession planning.
• Contribute to wider leadership discussions and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Strategic leadership

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent

5+ years post-qualification experience

Tools

NetSuite

OneStream

SAP BPC

Job description

Our client are a rapidly growing global software and technology group due to exceptional growth and recent aquisitions, An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of Finance to join the senior leadership team and take responsibility for the financial performance and operations of a business unit (UK/South Africa/Canada). Working closely with the CEO and senior stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, strengthening commercial performance and ensuring robust financial governance. This is a broad leadership position combining strategic business partnering with hands-on financial management.

Duties will include:

Leading the financial planning and quarterly forecasting cycle, ensuring reliable projections and providing clear visibility of future performance.

Working closely with senior leadership to influence commercial strategy and support key business decisions.

Delivering meaningful financial reports and presenting performance insights, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities.

Identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency, while overseeing the delivery of agreed initiatives.

Partnering with departmental leaders to assess commercial proposals, project profitability and contractual arrangements.

Managing financial operations across revenue collection, supplier payments, cash management and period-end reporting.

Ensuring financial information is submitted accurately and within required reporting deadlines.

Maintaining strong financial controls and overseeing compliance with relevant accounting standards, taxation and regulatory obligations.

Improving finance systems, reporting processes and internal procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Managing relationships with internal and external auditors, ensuring queries are resolved effectively.

Coordinating legal matters with relevant internal stakeholders and central support teams.

Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team, encouraging accountability, collaboration and professional growth.

Supporting talent development and succession planning to build a strong and capable finance function.

Contributing to wider leadership discussions and business initiatives across the organisation.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) with at least five years' post-qualification experience, strong IFRS knowledge, particularly IFRS 15, and excellent commercial judgement. You will combine strategic leadership with a hands-on approach, advanced Excel skills and confident stakeholder communication. Experience within Software or Telecommunications, international finance operations and systems such as NetSuite, OneStream or SAP BPC would be advantageous. Previous Big Four experience is desirable.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will have the opportunity to take on a senior leadership position within an established international organisation, with significant influence over financial strategy and business performance. Working alongside experienced senior leaders, you will benefit from a collaborative and supportive culture that encourages professional development, independent thinking and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your commercial influence, develop a high-performing finance team and make a lasting contribution to the organisation's continued success. The position also offers international exposure, with occasional travel of approximately 10% as part of the role.