Finance Business Lead

SUMMARY:
An international software business is seeking a commercially astute Director of Finance to partner closely with senior leadership and drive financial strategy at a business unit level. This is a high-impact role offering full ownership of financial performance, forecasting, and compliance within a fast-paced, global environment.

POSITION INFO:
This role is within a global organisation operating in the communications and media software space, supporting multiple business units across international markets. The business follows an acquisition-led growth strategy and offers exposure to complex, multi-entity, multi-currency operations.

Reporting directly to the CEO / Business Unit Leader, the Director of Finance will act as a strategic business partner, overseeing all financial aspects of the business unit. The role combines strategic insight with hands-on financial leadership, including forecasting, reporting, compliance, and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the quarterly forecasting and strategic review process, ensuring forecast accuracy
• Provide insightful management reporting and financial analysis, including key operating ratios and performance commentary
• Oversee end-to-end finance operations, including order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, treasury, and financial close
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements
• Lead audit processes and address internal and external audit queries
• Partner with functional leaders on project bids, contracts, and commercial decision-making
• Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team, driving succession planning and talent development

• Education:
  • Accounting qualification (CPA or equivalent)
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5+ years post-qualification experience
  • Big 4 experience preferred
  • Experience in software, technology, or telecommunications environments advantageous
  • Exposure to multi-entity, multi-country, and multi-currency operations
• Skills:
  • Strong IFRS knowledge, particularly IFRS 15 / revenue recognition
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Experience with ERP and finance systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Blackline, Salesforce, or similar (advantageous)
  • Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Other non-negotiables:
  • Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% internationally

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