Director of Accounting and Finance Systems in London

Director of Accounting and Finance Systems in London

London Full-Time 80000 - 120000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Barrington James

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead finance systems and ensure compliance while optimising processes in a dynamic environment.
  • Company: Join a growing international medical devices company with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and the chance to shape future finance infrastructure.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career growth and collaboration with diverse teams.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a visible leadership position within a thriving organisation.
  • Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in finance systems and multi-entity environments.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 120000 £ per year.

We're partnering with a dynamic and growing international business to appoint a Director of Accounting & Finance Systems. This is a rare opportunity for a senior finance leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with finance transformation and systems experience. The successful candidate will take ownership of UK statutory accounting, audit, tax and regulatory compliance while leading the development of a scalable finance systems and data architecture capable of supporting a complex, multi-entity organisation.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • UK statutory accounting and financial reporting
  • External audit leadership and regulatory compliance
  • Corporate tax and VAT oversight
  • ERP and finance systems strategy, design and implementation
  • Financial data architecture, reporting structures and governance
  • Finance process optimisation, automation and controls
  • Legal entity simplification and finance transformation initiatives

About You

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with significant experience in statutory reporting, audit management and financial governance within a multi-entity environment. Medical Device experience is essential. You will also bring proven experience delivering finance systems, ERP or finance transformation projects, with a strong understanding of financial data structures, reporting frameworks and scalable operating models. This role requires a hands-on leader who can operate strategically while driving practical execution, working closely with Finance, Technology, Legal, Tax and wider business stakeholders.

Why Apply?

This is a highly visible leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the future finance infrastructure of a growing international organisation, establishing the foundations that will support its next phase of growth.

Director of Accounting and Finance Systems in London employer: Barrington James

As a Director of Accounting and Finance Systems at our innovative medical devices company in London, you will thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that prioritises employee development and growth. We offer competitive benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and the chance to lead transformative finance initiatives that directly impact our global operations, making this an exceptional opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

Barrington James

Contact Details:

Barrington James Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Director of Accounting and Finance Systems in London

Technical Accounting Expertise
Finance Transformation
Systems Experience
UK Statutory Accounting
Audit Management
Tax Compliance
Regulatory Compliance