At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and controls, driving transformation and optimising processes.
- Company: Rapidly growing international data centre developer backed by private equity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape the finance function.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Why this job: Be a key player in a dynamic environment with future CFO potential.
- Qualifications: Strong financial control experience and proven leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
Eton Bridge Partners has been retained by a rapidly growing, private equity-backed international data centre developer to appoint an ambitious Director of Financial Reporting who is tracking to be a future CFO. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for shaping and leading a best-in-class finance function. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of financial reporting and the period-end close process, strengthen the control environment and drive finance transformation initiatives through automation, process optimisation & systems enhancement. This role will be instrumental in enhancing reporting quality, operational efficiency and forecasting accuracy as the business continues its ambitious growth trajectory.
Working closely with stakeholders across finance, operations, procurement and HR, the role will play a key part in ensuring robust financial governance, scalable processes and high-quality decision-making as the business continues its growth journey.
Key Responsibilities- Strengthen Financial Control, Governance & Compliance
- Provide Technical Accounting & Audit Leadership
- Drive Finance Transformation & Process Optimisation
- Build High-Performing Teams & Strategic Business Partnerships
- Commercially minded, with a strong ownership mentality and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Ambitious and career driven, aspiring to be a future CFO
- Proven experience leading Financial Control, Controllership, Close & Consolidation
- Strong technical accounting expertise with extensive audit and financial reporting experience
- Demonstrable track record of enhancing financial controls, governance and reporting processes
- Experience driving finance transformation, automation and process improvement initiatives
- Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to build, develop and retain high-performing teams
- A collaborative and engaging leader who can drive accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence across the organisation
Director of Financial Reporting & Controls employer: Eton Bridge Partners Ltd
As an Interim Head of Tax at a UK Main Market Listed Company, you will be part of a dynamic team focused on transforming the tax function in a supportive and innovative environment. The company offers a collaborative work culture that values employee growth, providing opportunities to lead significant regulatory change programmes while working closely with a skilled in-house team. With a commitment to professional development and a strategic focus on sustainability, this role presents a unique chance to make a meaningful impact during a pivotal time for the organisation.
