Director of Finance Transformation & Accounting Policy

Delta Capita Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is searching for a high-impact finance leader to drive transformation within their finance function. This pivotal role involves enhancing organizational readiness through technical excellence and digital innovation, while overseeing M&A execution capabilities. The ideal candidate will lead the finance transformation agenda, implement best-in-class processes, and support group audits. If you possess strong technical accounting skills and a strategic mindset, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and excellence in financial services.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA professional with strong technical accounting skills.
• Hands-on experience in M&A transactions and finance transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance transformation and oversee accounting policy framework.
• Act as finance lead on M&A transactions and support audits.

Skills

Technical Accounting Expertise

M&A Transactions Support

Finance Transformation

IFRS Knowledge

ERP Systems Improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Location: London
Reports to: Chief Finance and Operating Officer
Level: Director
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Role Summary

We are seeking a high-impact finance leader to drive the transformation of our finance function, bringing technical excellence, digital innovation, and M&A execution capability. This is a pivotal role in our journey to enhance organisational readiness, embedding best-in-class processes, systems, and reporting across the group.
The successful candidate will lead the finance transformation agenda, oversee the accounting policy framework, support the delivery of group audits from 2024 through 2026, and act as the finance lead on complex transactions including M&A. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical accounting skills, a strategic mindset, and hands-on execution capability.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Transformation:

• Design and deliver a roadmap to digitise and automate finance processes (close, reporting, reconciliations) and tooling such as PowerBI or Tableau for real time insight into client performance and margins
• Shorten the month-end close from to 7 days for full close and reporting including all reconciliations
• Implement finance systems and tools, working with data and technology teams
• Partner with the onshore/offshore operating model for transactional finance (AR, AP, Treasury, cash management, month end) partnering with the Group Financial Controller

Accounting Policy & Audit:

• Own and develop group accounting policies in line with IFRS (or future US GAAP if relevant)
• Prepare technical accounting papers for complex areas (revenue recognition, contract completeness, share options, leases, etc.)
• Lead internal audit readiness processes and proactively manage external relationships such as advisors
• Ensure timely and complete audit delivery for FY24 and accelerate FY25

M&A Execution Support:

• Act as finance lead for acquisitions, working alongside deal and legal teams
• Draft accounting treatment memos (e.g. IFRS 3, 10, 15, 16) and support purchase accounting
• Support financial due diligence, SPA review, integration planning, and post-deal finance setup
• Coordinate with external advisors and auditors to pre-clear treatments

Governance, Risk & Controls:

• Strengthen internal control framework across the group
• Prepare for public company grade control maturity (SOX-lite roadmap)
• Collaborate with the FP&A, business finance, and group reporting teams to ensure financial governance is embedded across the function

Required Skills & Experience:

• ACA/ACCA qualified (ideally Big 4 trained or equivalent)
• Extension PQE experience with demonstrable technical accounting expertise (IFRS essential)
• Hands-on experience delivering or supporting audits for mid to large businesses
• Experience supporting M&A transactions including accounting treatment and post-deal integration
• Track record in finance transformation and systems improvement (e.g. ERP, Power BI, data lakes)
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels

Desired:

• Public listing preparation or listed company exposure
• Knowledge of US GAAP or future transition readiness
• Experience working with offshore finance teams or shared services

How We Work:

Delta Capita is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, colour, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require any reasonable adjustments through your interview process, please use the designated space within the application questionnaire.

This is a permanent full time position located in London with hybrid working. As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible, if your profile is selected, a member of our team will contact you within 4 weeks. For this role a valid working permit for the UK is mandatory.

Who We Are:

Delta Capita Group (a member of the Prytek Group) is a global managed services, consulting and solutions provider with a unique combination of experience in Financial Services and technology innovation capability. Our mission is to reinvent the financial services value chain providing technology based mutualized services for financial institutions for non differentiating services.

Our 3 offerings are:

· Managed Services

· Consulting & Solutions

· Technology

To know more about Delta Capita and our culture click here:Working at DC - Delta Capita.