Director of Financial Regulatory Policy

Altus Partners have been exclusively retained to appoint an established accounting leader into a key leadership role within a rapidly growing, private equity-backed multi-site group.

Backed by a leading large-cap investor, the business is executing a buy and build strategy across Europe, with significant M&A and international growth underway. As Director of Accounting, based at the London head office, you will lead Group-level financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity structure.

This role will be central to ensuring accurate, consistent and scalable reporting, partnering closely with senior leadership, investors and local finance teams to support the Group’s continued expansion.

Leading the preparation and delivery of the Group’s consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy, insight and high-quality disclosures
Managing relationships with external auditors, both at Group level and across local jurisdictions
Overseeing financial reporting to shareholders, including private equity ownership, ensuring clarity, rigour and timeliness
Acting as a Group-wide subject matter expert on technical accounting, interpreting new standards and leading their implementation across the business
Playing a key role in transformation initiatives across finance, including enhancements to reporting systems, processes and controls
Collaborating cross-functionally with colleagues in Treasury, Tax, Legal and M&A to resolve complex accounting issues and support key strategic projects
Leading and developing a growing team, with a focus on capability-building, continuous improvement and a strong control environment

Track record of success in a transforming finance function, with experience driving reporting process improvements and system changes
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear financial insight to both technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrable leadership skills, with experience building and managing high-performing teams