Senior Finance Director

Sapiens; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapiens in London seeks a Senior Global Finance Director to partner with the Deputy CFO, delivering finance transformation, ERP implementations, and SaaS finance leadership in a fast‑growing multinational.

You will drive cross‑functional programs, oversee financial reporting, audit coordination, and PMI initiatives, while shaping standardization and automation across global finance processes.

Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• 15+ years of progressive Finance experience, including senior leadership roles.
• Experience leading ERP implementations, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience in SaaS companies with a strong understanding of SaaS metrics.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted business partner, supporting the execution of the global Finance strategy.
• Lead Finance transformation initiatives, including process optimization, automation, organizational redesign, and standardization.
• Lead ERP implementation and optimization projects, with a strong preference for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
• Drive modernization and scalability of Finance processes to support a fast-growing global organization.
• Oversee the Company's financial reporting process, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate the annual audit process.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and governance frameworks.
• Partner with IT, Operations, HR, and business leaders to deliver strategic Finance projects.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, actual vs. budget and forecast analysis.
• Lead and support M&A activities, including due diligence, SPA/SHA reviews, and PMI coordination.
• Drive PMI initiatives, ensuring successful integration of finance processes and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and best practices.
• Support strategic initiatives and cross-functional transformation projects.

Skills

Financial leadership

ERP implementations

SaaS finance

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

M&A

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Global Finance Director to serve as the second-in-command to the Deputy CFO and play a key role in leading the transformation of the Finance organization. The ideal candidate combines strong financial leadership with hands-on experience in ERP implementations, finance transformation initiatives, and SaaS environments. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strategic thinking, operational excellence, and the ability to drive complex cross-functional initiatives across a global organization.

Location & working model: London, Hybrid (flexible)

Job Requirements

• CPA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• 15+ years of progressive Finance experience, including senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience as a Senior Finance Director, Finance Director, or equivalent leadership position.
• Demonstrated experience leading ERP implementation projects, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Significant experience working in a SaaS company, with a strong understanding of SaaS business models and financial metrics.
• Proven track record in Finance transformation projects, including process redesign, automation, and change management.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a global, multinational environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the trusted business partner, supporting the execution of the global Finance strategy.
• Lead Finance transformation initiatives, including process optimization, automation, organizational redesign, and standardization.
• Lead ERP implementation and optimization projects, with a strong preference for experience implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
• Drive the modernization and scalability of Finance processes to support a fast-growing global organization.
• Oversee the Company's financial reporting process, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate the annual audit process, ensuring timely resolution of audit matters.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and corporate governance frameworks.
• Partner with IT, Operations, HR, and business leaders to successfully deliver strategic Finance projects.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, actual vs. budget and forecast analysis.
• Lead and support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, deal execution, review of Share Purchase Agreements (SPA) and Shareholders' Agreements (SHA), PPA and coordination with internal and external advisors.
• Drive Post-Merger Integration (PMI) initiatives, ensuring the successful integration of finance processes, systems, controls, reporting, and organizational structures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, AI, and best-in-class Finance practices.
• Support strategic initiatives, organizational changes, and cross-functional transformation projects.