Senior Finance Director in London

We are looking for an experienced

Senior Finance Director to serve as the second-in-command to the Deputy CFO and play a key role in leading the transformation of the Finance organization.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial leadership with hands‑on experience in ERP implementations, finance transformation initiatives, and Saa S environments.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strategic thinking, operational excellence, and the ability to drive complex cross‑functional initiatives across a global organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the trusted business partner and right hand to the Deputy CFO, supporting the execution of the global Finance strategy.
• Lead Finance transformation initiatives, including process optimization, automation, organizational redesign, and standardization.
• Lead ERP implementation and optimization projects, with a strong preference for experience implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
• Drive the modernization and scalability of Finance processes to support a fast-growing global organization.
• Oversee the Company’s financial reporting process, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate the annual audit process, ensuring timely resolution of audit matters.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and corporate governance frameworks.
• Partner with IT, Operations, HR, and business leaders to successfully deliver strategic Finance projects.
• Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes, actual vs. budget and forecast analysis.
• Lead and support M&A activities

, including financial due diligence, deal execution, review of Share Purchase Agreements (SPA) and Shareholders' Agreements (SHA), PPA and coordination with internal and external advisors.

• Drive Post‑Merger Integration (PMI) initiatives, ensuring the successful integration of finance processes, systems, controls, reporting, and organizational structures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, AI, and best‑in‑class Finance practices.
• Support strategic initiatives, organizational changes, and cross‑functional transformation projects.

Requirements

• CPA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• 15+ years of progressive Finance experience, including senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience as a Senior Finance Director

, Finance Director, or equivalent leadership position.

• Demonstrated experience leading ERP implementation projects, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Significant experience working in a Saa S company, with a strong understanding of Saa S business models and financial metrics.
• Proven track record in Finance transformation projects, including process redesign, automation, and change management.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a global, multinational environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
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• We Are

Sapiens International Corporation N.

V. is a global leader of AI-centric, Saa S‑based insurance software, delivering hyper‑relevant experiences that are efficient, compliant, and innovative.

With agile intelligence, Sapiens’ solutions turn real‑time data and human insight into precise action at every moment, across every risk.

The Sapiens platform includes agentic workflows accelerating every capability across policy, underwriting, claims, reinsurance, decisioning, and finance and compliance.

With more than 600 insurers in over 30 countries running on Sapiens, our deep industry expertise is the foundation of our long‑term relationships, from initial implementation through to modernization and market transformation.

Sapiens is headquartered in London, serving customers in property and casualty, life, reinsurance, specialty, and workers’ compensation from offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.

Your Recruitment Journey

We will keep you in the loop, as we focus on providing an inclusive screening and interview process.

Each country has a local flavor, but here’s what you can expect during our recruitment process:

• Apply
• Review

Your CV will be carefully reviewed by our talent team to explore how your unique skills and potential align with Sapiens’ needs and culture

Interview

This is your opportunity to shine! Meet with our team, showcase your abilities, and learn more about Sapiens

Offer

If there’s a great match, we’ll extend an offer to welcome you to our team. This is the exciting moment when your new journey begins to take shape

Onboard

Once you accept, we’ll guide you through a comprehensive onboarding process, introducing you to your new colleagues, roles, and the exciting challenges ahead

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