Director of Finance Projects (UK Remote)

Turnitin; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Director of Finance Projects, where you will lead transformative finance initiatives and optimize processes across global operations. This strategic role involves collaborating with various departments to enhance efficiency and drive growth. You will oversee a talented team, ensuring seamless stakeholder engagement while implementing innovative solutions. At this innovative firm, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the education sector, all while enjoying a remote-centric culture that prioritizes your well-being and professional development. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for finance and education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Care Coverage

Education Reimbursement

Competitive Paid Time Off

Self-Care Days

Paid Volunteer Time

Charitable Contribution Match

Retirement Plan with match/contribution

Access to Mental Health Platform

Parental Leave

Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance leadership experience in global organizations.
• Proven success in finance transformation and project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance systems team and AR operations.
• Lead transformation initiatives and optimize finance processes.

Skills

Project Management

Finance Operations

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

CPA/CA qualification

Tools

ERP Systems

KPI Dashboards

Job description

Director of Finance Projects (UK Remote)

Turnitin Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Company Description
When you join Turnitin, you'll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in the global education space. For over 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educational institutions to promote honesty, consistency, and fairness across all subject areas and assessment types. Over 21,000 academic institutions, publishers, and corporations use our services: Feedback Studio, Originality, Gradescope, ExamSoft, Similarity, and iThenticate.

Experience a remote-centric culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in a way that best suits you, supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our diverse community of colleagues are all unified by a shared desire to make a difference in education.

Job Description
The Director of Finance Projects is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the Finance Systems team and Accounts Receivable (AR) operations within Turnitin. This position will report directly to the VP, Global Controller and will be instrumental in driving the transformation of finance systems and processes, ensuring consistency, compliance, and scalable growth within financial operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in project management, organizational transformation, and finance operations within complex, global environments. This role requires a proactive, hands-on leader ready to partner across functions and roll up their sleeves to create meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Finance Transformation Leadership: Partner with the VP, Global Controller to define the future strategy for financial operations, including setting up key performance indicators (KPIs) and implementing a scalable organizational structure to support the company’s growth.
• System and Process Transformation: Lead an ambitious transformation initiative, reengineering finance processes and systems. Utilize prior experience in system and process design to inspire innovation, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Business Process Optimization: Manage the transition to optimized finance processes across the organization.
• Team Leadership: Oversee a team of subject matter experts across multiple regions, focusing on finance processes that impact customer billing. Drive team expansion and development as the company grows globally.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the key finance contact for stakeholders across various departments, including Sales, People, Customers, and Employees, ensuring seamless cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications
Required Experience:

• 10+ Years of Finance Leadership Experience: Extensive experience in senior finance roles within complex, global organizations, ideally with at least five years in a Director-level position or above. Proven expertise in managing large teams and overseeing AR finance operations on a global scale.
• 5+ Years in Finance Transformation & Project Management: Demonstrated success in leading large-scale finance transformation projects, with hands-on experience in system/process redesign and implementation. Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Lean Six Sigma) is highly desirable.
• ERP and Finance System Expertise: In-depth knowledge of ERP systems and subledger management, specifically in Accounts Receivable (AR). Experience in evaluating and optimizing ERP workflows to enhance efficiency and data integrity across finance functions.
• Operational KPI Design and Reporting: Strong background in designing and implementing operational financial KPIs, with the ability to monitor and analyze performance metrics to drive continuous improvement. Experience in developing KPI dashboards and reports for real-time performance insights.
• Proven Change Management Skills: Ability to lead organizational change and drive process improvement in fast-paced environments. Strong understanding of change management principles to support smooth transitions and adoption of new finance processes.
• Strong Analytical and Strategic Mindset: Skilled at identifying inefficiencies and developing innovative solutions aligned with long-term business goals. Ability to think strategically and implement practical, data-driven improvements.
• Excellent Communication and Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels, including Executive and Board presentations. Proven experience working closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Procurement, People, and external vendors.
• Experience in Scaling Finance Operations: Ability to build and adapt AR finance processes and teams to support business growth. Proven track record in hiring, developing, and mentoring high-performing finance teams across multiple geographies.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required. A CPA/CA qualification is strongly preferred.

Additional Information
Total Rewards @ Turnitin
Turnitin maintains a Total Rewards package that is competitive within the local job market. Beyond the intrinsic rewards of unleashing your potential to positively impact global education, the extrinsic rewards at Turnitin include generous time off and health and wellness programs that offer choice and flexibility.

Our Mission is to ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes.

Our Values underpin everything we do.

• Customer Centric - We realize our mission to ensure integrity and improve learning outcomes by putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do.
• Passion for Learning - We seek out teammates that are constantly learning and growing and build a workplace which enables them to do so.
• Integrity - We believe integrity is the heartbeat of Turnitin. It shapes our products, the way we treat each other, and how we work with our customers and vendors.
• Action & Ownership - We have a bias toward action and empower teammates to make decisions.
• One Team - We strive to break down silos, collaborate effectively, and celebrate each other’s successes.
• Global Mindset - We respect local cultures and embrace diversity. We think globally and act locally to maximize our impact on education.

Global Benefits

• Remote First Culture
• Health Care Coverage*
• Education Reimbursement*
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• 4 Self-Care Days per year
• National Holidays*
• 2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed
• Paid Volunteer Time*
• Charitable contribution match*
• Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement/*
• Access to Modern Health (mental health platform)
• Parental Leave*
• Retirement Plan with match/contribution*

* varies by country
Seeing Beyond the Job Ad
At Turnitin, we recognize it’s unrealistic for candidates to fulfill 100% of the criteria in a job ad. We encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements because we know that skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and evolve alongside us, join our team!

Turnitin, LLC is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance
• Industries
• Software Development