EMEA Finance Director: Strategy, Compliance & Leadership

Rapiscan Systems, Inc.; Redhill; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapiscan Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Finance Director, EMEA to lead accounting and finance across the UK, UAE, Germany, Egypt, Albania, Portugal and other regional entities, ensuring integrity of reporting under US GAAP while complying with local statutes.

This role combines strategy with hands-on execution in a multi-country environment. The ideal candidate will deliver robust financial controls, lead a high-performing team, and partner with regional leaders to optimise cash flow,

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge across US GAAP and local GAAP.
• Experience leading finance teams across multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close across all EMEA entities with timely reporting.
• Manage audit planning and statutory audits across the region.
• Oversee payroll, VAT, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive working capital management and treasury activities.
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insight and drive performance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership of multi-country teams

US GAAP / local GAAP understanding

Financial analysis

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Oracle FCC

Job description

Rapiscan Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Finance Director, EMEA to lead accounting and finance across the UK, UAE, Germany, Egypt, Albania, Portugal and other regional entities, ensuring integrity of reporting under US GAAP while complying with local statutes.

This role combines strategy with hands-on execution in a multi-country environment. The ideal candidate will deliver robust financial controls, lead a high-performing team, and partner with regional leaders to optimise cash flow,