Strategic Finance Director, UK & Ireland

HP Development Company, L.P.; Reading; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking a UK & Ireland Finance Director in Reading to lead the finance function, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The role involves managing financial reporting, optimizing performance metrics, and advising executive management. The ideal candidate has a master's degree in finance and over 15 years of experience in financial management. Responsibilities include overseeing the accounting department and leading a team of 10 direct reports. This full-time position offers competitive remuneration and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Typically has 15+ years of job-related and/or management experience in financial management, internal audit, accounting.
• Demonstrated competence in financial planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Optimize HP UK & Ireland results across all Business management metrics.
• Serve as a key advisor to executive management.
• Manage business risks and opportunities through financial planning.
• Ensure financial reporting to the Northern Europe Market headquarters.
• Oversee the accounting department for accurate financial statements.
• Ensure completion of tax deliverables and statutory audit support.
• Ensure strong compliance and control framework.
• As Statutory Director, protect company assets and ensure compliance.
• Lead and coach a direct team of 10 employees.

Skills

Corporate Finance /Profit And Loss (P&L) Management

Internal Controls

Investments

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Process Improvement

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Job description

A global technology firm is seeking a UK & Ireland Finance Director in Reading to lead the finance function, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The role involves managing financial reporting, optimizing performance metrics, and advising executive management. The ideal candidate has a master's degree in finance and over 15 years of experience in financial management. Responsibilities include overseeing the accounting department and leading a team of 10 direct reports. This full-time position offers competitive remuneration and growth opportunities.