Vice President and Head of Finance

Assa Abloy; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider of locking solutions is looking for a Head of Finance to oversee financial operations and guide financial strategy. You will lead financial planning and analysis, engage stakeholders, and manage financial risks. Ideal candidates have a chartered accountancy qualification and experience in leadership within finance. This position enables impactful collaboration across functions while promoting a culture of accountability and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing finance teams.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of financial reporting standards and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Act as the primary financial representative to executive leadership.
• Oversee the financial aspects of M&A activity.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Chartered accountant (ICAEW, CIMA, or ACCA)

Tools

Excel

SAP planning software

Job description

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions - Hospitality is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the world's leading provider of locking solutions. Hospitality has products installed in more than 42,000 properties worldwide, securing in excess of 7 million hotel rooms. The business operates globally with 30 direct offices and over 100 distributors. We continue to use advanced technology to offer security and peace of mind to both hospitality providers and their guests.

The Opportunity

As the Head of Finance, you will play a critical leadership role in overseeing all financial operations and guiding the financial strategy of the business area. This position is both strategic and hands-on, requiring strong business acumen, financial expertise, and the ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership: Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Deliver timely and accurate financial reports, including profit and loss analysis, aligned with the organization's strategic objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary financial representative to executive leadership and relevant governance bodies, ensuring transparency and alignment on financial matters.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Oversee the financial aspects of M&A activity, including due diligence, valuation, integration planning, and post-deal performance tracking.
• Risk and Capital Management: Conduct financial risk assessments and manage working capital to optimize financial efficiency and resilience.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to long-term business planning and support the development of new initiatives, product launches, and service offerings through financial insights.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with senior leaders across functions to support decision-making and ensure financial outcomes align with business goals.
• Performance Monitoring: Evaluate financial performance and provide actionable insights to support both short-term results and long-term growth.
• Systems and Processes: Work with IT and finance operations teams to ensure robust financial systems and processes are in place to support business needs.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop finance teams across regions or business units. Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and corporate policies.

Qualifications:

• Professional Qualification: Chartered accountant (ICAEW, CIMA, or ACCA).
• Strategic Expertise: Strong business acumen with a strategic mindset.
• Leadership: Proven ability to build and lead high-performing, business-oriented finance teams.
• Experience: Extensive background in financial planning and analysis, ideally in a leadership role.
• Analytical Skills: Advanced financial modeling and data analysis capabilities.
• Communication: Excellent at presenting complex financial insights clearly and effectively.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Excel and financial systems.
• Accounting Knowledge: Deep understanding of financial reporting standards and accounting principles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP planning software.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.