Finance and Excellence Director in City of London

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ROLE PURPOSE & SCOPE

The Finance & Excellence Director will report directly to the CEO and serve as a core member of Deliver’s Management Committee. This role leads the finance function and the operational excellence agenda, ensuring financial health, compliance, and performance discipline across the organization. The Finance & Excellence Director will balance strategic foresight with hands‑on execution, embedding strong governance, robust reporting, and continuous improvement practices that directly support Deliver’s Planet–People–Profit mission.

REPORTING LINES

• Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
• Direct reports: Finance & Excellence team, including: Data & Reporting Analyst; Accounting teams (outsourced); FP&A and Finance Controller (to be recruited), Process Manager (to be recruited), Project Manager (to be recruited), Quality Supervisor (to be recruited), Procurement Manager (to be recruited), Productivity & AI Lead (to be recruited).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Strategy & Governance
• Define and implement Deliver’s financial strategy, budgets, forecasts, and reporting frameworks.
• Ensure P&L discipline, cash flow oversight (Order‑to‑cash and Procure‑to‑pay), and international compliance (France, UK, overseas).
• Manage relationships with banking partners to secure efficient operations, liquidity, and funding capacity.
• Partner with leadership to align financial priorities with strategic growth objectives.
• Controlling, Accounting & Tax
• Supervise accounting, controlling, payroll, and consolidation with external providers.
• Guarantee timely and accurate monthly closes, management accounts, and annual statements.
• Oversee tax compliance and optimization across jurisdictions; manage auditors, regulators and relationship with administration.
• Operational Excellence
• Design and enforce performance frameworks (OKRs, KPIs, Balanced Scorecard…).
• Lead initiatives to streamline processes, improve quality, productivity (including dissemination of AI use) and ensure accountability in projects and daily operations.
• Drive continuous improvement across teams using data insights and business intelligence tools.
• Procurement, legal & Risk Management
• Oversee procurement frameworks (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and ensure compliance with governance.
• Manage legal responsibilities including review of contracts, compliance with statutory obligations, and coordination with external legal advisors.
• Monitor operational and financial risks; develop mitigation strategies and manage insurance.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Build and lead a high‑performing finance and excellence team.
• Provide clarity of roles, coaching, and feedback to ensure strong execution.
• Foster a culture of rigor, collaboration, and accountability aligned with Deliver’s values.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).
• Minimum 10 years’ progressive experience in Finance, Controlling, or related roles, including senior management in international environments.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, accounting, and forecasting, with exposure to both French and UK accounting/tax environments.
• Proven track record of establishing financial processes and controls in scaling and unstructured organizations.
• Experience managing procurement and operational excellence frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership of teams and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Fluency in English and French.

COMPETENCIES & BEHAVIOURS

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and financial discipline.
• Structured and detail‑oriented, with a solutions‑driven mindset.
• High integrity, accountability, and resilience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative leader, able to balance rigor with agility.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across cultures.
• Efficient professional capable of balancing strategic projects with daily execution.
• Commitment to Deliver’s Planet‑People‑Profit values.

SUCCESS MEASURES

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and compliance.
• Successful implementation of KPIs, Balanced Scorecard, and process improvements.
• Budget adherence, cash flow stability, and risk mitigation.
• Positive feedback from leadership on finance support and process excellence.
• Contribution to overall profitability, sustainability, and scalability of Deliver.

LOCATION & CONTRACT TYPE

• Remote (France/UK preferred)
• Full‑time Executive Position

PACKAGE & OTHER BENEFITS

• Base Salary: €75,000–€90,000 per annum (gross) / £65,000–£80,000 equivalent, depending on successful track record and seniority
• Performance Bonus: Up to 20% of base salary, linked to objectives
• Fully remote work
• 8 weeks of annual leave including national public holidays
• Professional development support and ongoing training
• Expanding and profitable global business that will become the global leader in the events segment of one‑to‑one meetings.
• Mission‑led company (as per its statuses) driven by its values (Planet‑People‑Profit) reinvesting all its profits in sustainability and progressing toward B Corp certification.