Global Enabling Functions Controlling Director in Cardiff

Cardiff. Some opportunities define careers. Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to have been exclusively retained to recruit a Global Enabling Functions Controlling Director for a globally recognised organisation operating at an extraordinary scale. This is one of the most prestigious finance leadership appointments currently available within the market. Working for a truly global organisation, you'll join a business that has helped deliver some of the world's most iconic engineering, infrastructure and architectural projects. Employing tens of thousands of people across more than 70 countries, they continue to invest heavily in innovation, technology and sustainable growth, creating an environment where ambitious finance leaders can make a genuine global impact.

Reporting directly to the Group Controller, this is a rare opportunity to influence Executive Leadership, lead an international finance function and shape strategic financial decision-making across one of the organisation's most significant global business areas. Opportunities of this calibre simply don't come along very often.

The Opportunity

This is far more than a traditional finance leadership position. You'll lead a global finance function of approximately 20 professionals across both onshore and offshore teams, creating an environment where talented people thrive whilst delivering exceptional financial leadership to the wider business. Acting as a trusted strategic partner to the Executive Leadership Team and Global Function Leaders, you'll provide meaningful commercial challenge, influence major investment decisions and ensure the business continues to achieve its ambitious strategic objectives. You'll oversee global planning, forecasting, reporting and business partnering across the Enabling Functions, driving best-in-class financial performance whilst leading finance transformation, automation and continuous improvement initiatives across an evolving international organisation. This is a business that never stands still.

The successful individual will embrace change, challenge conventional thinking and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, leverage technology and utilise the latest developments in digital innovation and AI to create smarter, more effective ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Executive Leadership and Global Function Leaders to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global finance team across onshore and offshore operations.
• Drive a culture of robust financial control, commercial insight and continuous cost optimisation.
• Lead global planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes.
• Provide constructive financial challenge around investment decisions, business cases and long-term strategic initiatives.
• Drive finance transformation, automation and process improvement programmes.
• Work collaboratively across FP A, Tax, Treasury, Accounting and Business Intelligence functions to deliver best-in-class financial performance.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence across the finance function.
• Build a culture focused on accountability, collaboration and developing future finance leaders.

This opportunity will suit someone who:

• Is an ACA qualified accountant (or equivalent) with significant senior leadership experience within a complex global organisation.
• Has successfully led sizeable international finance teams across multiple locations.
• Brings a broad finance background spanning financial control, FP A, business partnering, tax, treasury and corporate reporting.
• Has exceptional commercial acumen and enjoys influencing strategic business decisions.
• Is comfortable operating at Executive Leadership level whilst remaining equally approachable and engaging with colleagues across all levels of the organisation.
• Possesses the confidence to challenge appropriately, influence with credibility and build trusted relationships throughout a global business.
• Is passionate about developing high-performing teams and creating an environment where talented people flourish.
• Thrives within a changing environment and has a proven track record of leading finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Is naturally curious, embraces new technology and AI, and is always looking for smarter ways to deliver better business outcomes.
• Is comfortable taking ownership from day one, working with autonomy and delivering results without the need for close supervision.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to become part of the senior finance leadership team within a globally respected organisation recognised for innovation, sustainability and excellence. You'll work alongside some of the most talented professionals in the industry, influencing decisions that have a genuine impact on a global business whilst helping shape the future of its finance function.

In return, you'll receive:

• £100,000 - £120,000 basic salary
• Car Allowance
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Private Healthcare for you and your family
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• 27 Days Annual Leave
• Hybrid Working
• Outstanding long-term career development within a world-class organisation

Confidential Executive Search. Môrwell Talent Solutions has been exclusively appointed to manage this search. Given the seniority and strategic nature of this appointment, all applications and conversations will be handled with the strictest confidence. If you're an accomplished finance leader looking for a genuinely career-defining opportunity where you can influence strategy, lead exceptional people and make a lasting impact on a global organisation, we'd be delighted to speak with you in complete confidence.