Finance Director EMEA in Leeds

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

About the Role

SharkNinja doesn't do ordinary — and neither does this role. As Finance Director, Assistant Controller EMEA, you'll be the technical and operational backbone of financial controllership across the region, reporting to the Senior Finance Director EMEA. This isn't a maintenance job. You'll be driving material weakness remediation, hardening the SOX control environment, and holding the line on US GAAP compliance — all while supporting one of the fastest-scaling consumer products companies on the planet. You'll need to move fast, think clearly under pressure, and pivot without losing grip on what matters: accurate numbers, clean controls, and a finance team that operates at the pace of the business.

What You'll Own

• US GAAP & Technical Accounting
  • Be the region's authority on US GAAP. When the business has a question on revenue recognition, inventory valuation, OPEX classification, or lease accounting — you have the answer.
  • Ensure all EMEA entities maintain records in compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and applicable local GAAP, with no ambiguity on policy application.
  • Flag and escalate emerging technical accounting issues before they become audit findings.
• Controls, SOX & Remediation
  • Lead end-to-end SOX compliance across EMEA legal entities — design, monitoring, testing, and remediation. If a control gap exists, you find it and fix it.
  • Drive active remediation of identified control deficiencies, including material weaknesses, with clear action plans, accountable owners, and deadlines that stick.
  • Own balance sheet integrity across all EMEA entities — reviews, reconciliations, and sign-off are yours.
  • Partner with internal and external auditors as a peer, not a passenger — anticipate issues, resolve them fast, and document everything to standard.
• Financial Reporting
  • Deliver timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles across all EMEA legal entities — with insightful commentary that tells the story behind the numbers, not just the numbers.
  • Lead Financial Controller review and oversight across the EMEA entity portfolio.
• Leadership & Transformation
  • Lead a team of ~20 across Inventory and OPEX — set the standard, develop the talent, and build a team that's outrageously extraordinary in how they show up every day.
  • Drive process standardization, automation, and scalability initiatives that match SharkNinja's growth trajectory. Create processes that can scale with SharkNinja’s growth trajectory and international expansion plans.
  • Partner cross-functionally — sales, ops, IT, Finance Operations, Deductions, GTN — to connect the dots and drive end-to-end efficiency.
  • Provide senior leadership coverage and actively shape a "One Global Finance Team" culture across EMEA.

What You Bring

• 12+ years in controllership, audit, or financial reporting in a multinational environment — with direct, hands-on experience remediating control deficiencies and navigating SOX audits.
• Deep US GAAP expertise is non-negotiable. IFRS and multi-country local GAAP fluency a strong plus.
• Proven ability to lead in fast-moving, high-growth environments — consumer products, or retail experience strongly preferred.
• ERP fluency (Oracle preferred) and AI forward thinking; comfortable driving automation and working alongside IT and system vendors.
• A communicator who can translate technical accounting complexity for non-finance audiences without losing precision.
• You don't wait to be told there's a problem. You're already working on the solution.

Education & Certifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification required.

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.