Finance Director – Workforce Solutions

Seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Director to oversee the financial operations of three scale-up businesses within the enterprise skills division. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance for Workforce Skills, the Finance Director will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, supporting business growth, and ensuring robust financial management across these high-potential ventures.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Financial Strategy and Planning

  • Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the overall objectives of the enterprise skills division.

  • Lead the financial planning and analysis processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.

  • Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making and drive business growth. Support the business in their long-term investment analysis and allocation.

  • Implementing scalable financial processes to support digital subscription and enterprise billing and revenue recognition. Experience with metrics and strategies to ensure capital-efficient growth.

 Financial Management and Reporting

  • Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

  • Ensure compliance with international accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

  • Monitor financial performance, analyse variances, and implement corrective actions as needed. Especially around key SaaS metrics such as ARR, NRR, LTV and CAC. Demonstrated experience in financial management within an enterprise SaaS environment.

Business Partnering

  • Act as a key business partner to the leadership teams of the three scale-up businesses, providing financial guidance and support.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and financial performance.

  • Support investment decisions, M&A activities, and other strategic initiatives.

Risk Management and Controls

  • Establish and maintain robust financial controls and processes to mitigate risks and ensure the integrity of financial data.

  • Conduct financial risk assessments and implement risk management strategies.

  • Oversee internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

Team Leadership and Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

  • Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the finance team and across the organization.

  • Drive initiatives to enhance financial acumen and capabilities within the businesses.

Operations Management

  • Integrate financial and operational strategies to drive overall business performance.

  • Implementing and driving best practices around financial management tools for reporting, analytics, and forecasting

  • Implement automation and AI tools to streamline financial operations and improve accuracy

  • Oversee the implementation of operational initiatives, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.

  • Work closely with operations teams to identify and execute on opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.

  • Ensure efficient resource allocation and utilization across the businesses to support operational goals.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA/ACA/ACCA certification preferred.

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a multinational corporation.

  • Proven track record in managing financial operations for scale-up or high-growth businesses.

  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization.

  • In-depth knowledge of international accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in financial management.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

  • Strong understanding of diverse range of finance areas: financial control. Process optimization, finance transformation, tax, treasury, M&A, compliance, corporate governance, and ability to use that knowledge to proactively mitigate organizational risk

  • Experience in the enterprise skills or technology sector is a plus.

 

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