Director of Finance - Global Transport Business - Woking

TN United Kingdom; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global transport business in Woking is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee operational finance and lead a team of 40 staff. This role involves managing audits, compliance, and driving automation initiatives while supporting transformation projects. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong leadership skills and experience in statutory accounts preparation.

Qualifications

• Experienced managing external audits and leading auditor relationships.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within and outside the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversees operational finance, systems, accounting, and reporting.
• Leads a senior finance management team and manages balance sheet reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change Management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA)

Tools

IFRS

UKGAAP

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

• International transport business
• Managing a function of 40 staff

About Our Client

• My client has a rich history spanning over 180 years and is known as one of the world's largest maritime transport and logistics businesses with operations globally
• The business turns over in excess of £1bn annually and has around 2,000 employees
• Based in Woking, the company operates an office working policy, with one day working from home

Job Description

• This role oversees operational finance, systems, accounting, and reporting, ensuring compliance with the owners regulations
• It involves leading a senior finance management team, including a Financial Controller, Tax Manager, Treasury Manager and Finance Systems Manager whilst overseeing the wider function made up of 30+ staff
• You'll be managing balance sheet and cashflow reporting, and driving automation initiatives.
• The position also maintains the corporate structure alongside the Legal team and liaises with external auditors, pension schemes, and financial institutions.
• Additionally, it supports ongoing transformation projects and collaborates with other senior Finance leaders, while deputising for the CFO when required.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA), preferable ex practice.
• Experienced managing external audits and leading the relationship with the auditors
• A proven leader and someone who can command respect from a finance function of 40 or so staff
• Ability to communicate at all levels (both inside and outside of the organisation)
• Ability to proactively implement change and transform, develop and performance manage a team
• Able to coordinate contributions from a variety of sources required to deliver the statutory accounts
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UKGAAP and experience in preparation of statutory accounts.