Group Finance Director

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth global group is seeking a Group Finance Director based in London to lead financial reporting and compliance across multiple entities. This senior leadership role involves mentoring teams and driving financial governance while supporting strategic transformation projects. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in global finance and strong IFRS expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in global financial control and reporting.
• Strong IFRS expertise; US GAAP knowledge desirable.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead global financial reporting and consolidations across multiple entities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and oversee audit processes.
• Drive financial governance and internal controls.

Skills

Financial Control

Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Tools

ERP Systems

Consolidation Tools

Job description

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Group Finance Director (London-Based | Global Scope)

An exciting opportunity has arisen at a high-growth, fast-paced global group operating across Europe, the USA, and over 65 international entities. We're seeking a Group Finance Director to lead our clients global financial reporting and consolidation function.

This is a senior leadership role based in London, with oversight of central finance teams and local accounting functions across Europe and North America. The successful candidate will play a critical part in driving operational excellence, ensuring IFRS compliance, and supporting strategic transformation projects across the group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead global financial reporting, consolidations, and external audit across a multi-entity, multi-currency structure.
• Oversee the preparation of consolidated IFRS financial statements and monthly management reporting.
• Act as the primary liaison for auditors and ensure compliance with evolving IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Drive financial governance, internal controls, and reporting standardisation.
• Support finance transformation, including automation and system optimisation projects.
• Mentor and lead geographically dispersed teams, fostering a culture of accountability and development.
• Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Legal on group-wide financial planning and strategic initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience leading financial control and reporting in a global, multi-entity environment.
• Strong IFRS expertise; US GAAP knowledge and US listing/reporting experience desirable.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and team leadership skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP desirable) and consolidation tools.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect operational insight to financial performance.

If you're a finance leader ready to make a global impact, drive meaningful change, and grow with a world-class business, we want to hear from you.