Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Group Financial Director based in London to lead our Group financial reporting function and ensure strong governance and a robust control environment across our international operations. Reporting to the Deputy CFO, this key leadership role partners closely with senior stakeholders and private equity investors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of high‑quality monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements, ensuring full compliance with IFRS/US GAAP.
- Oversee and continuously enhance the month‑end close process, improving efficiency and maintaining strong financial controls.
- Manage the Group audit cycle, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors and ensuring timely resolution of findings.
- Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
- Develop and maintain Group accounting policies, providing expert technical guidance on complex transactions.
- Monitor and assess emerging accounting standards, preparing technical papers and policy updates.
- Partner with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Commercial teams on strategic initiatives and transactions.
- Drive finance transformation, including automation, ERP optimisation, and adoption of data and AI‑enabled tools.
- Collaborate with the India‑based Global Capability Centre (GCC) to standardise processes and maintain data integrity.
- Work closely with IT and transformation teams to align finance systems with the wider business strategy.
Required Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CPA).
- 10+ years’ post‑qualification experience.
- Strong technical accounting expertise, including Group consolidations.
- Proven experience in multi‑entity, international organisations.
- Deep understanding of audit, controls, and financial governance.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in a private equity‑backed business.
- Exposure to working with offshore finance teams or Global Capability Centres (India preferred).
- Involvement in M&A, transformation, or integration programmes.
- Background in high‑growth or acquisitive organisations.
Benefits & Working Environment
Why Join Aptia? Be part of a growing, international organisation at the forefront of innovation. Influence and shape the future of a modern, technology‑driven finance function. Work closely with senior leadership and investors in a high‑impact role. Join a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment focused on continuous improvement.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.
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