Finance Director – EMEA

This isn’t a “steady-state” Finance Director role.

It’s a chance to step into a fast-evolving, international business and shape how finance operates across EMEA — commercially, operationally, and strategically. You’ll be joining a global technology solutions business operating at the intersection of workplace experience, digital media, and immersive environments. With strong growth and increasing complexity across the region, they are now looking for a senior finance leader to bring structure, visibility, and direction.

Location: Egham (Hybrid)

Salary: £119,000

Contract: Permanent

Reference: 16033

Finance Director – EMEA | Benefits

* Performance-related bonus scheme

* Significant influence at senior leadership and regional decision-making level

* Opportunity to shape and lead finance transformation across EMEA

* Exposure to a fast-scaling, international business environment

* Hybrid working

Finance Director – EMEA | About the Role

The business has scaled rapidly across EMEA, and finance now needs to evolve from a strong operational base into a more forward-looking, insight-driven function. Most Finance Director roles are focused on maintenance. This one is different; fix, shape, and elevate.

You will lead finance across EMEA, partnering closely with regional and global leadership to bring clarity and control to a complex, multi-entity, project-driven environment. Your focus will include:

* Leading planning, forecasting, and performance analysis that drives real business decisions

* Improving visibility, reporting quality, and financial control across the region

* Playing a key role in an ongoing ERP implementation, ensuring successful integration and adoption

* Building a high-performing finance function aligned to the next phase of growth

This is a role where your impact will be visible and quick.

The successful Finance Director – EMEA will bring:

You’ve operated in complex environments and understand what “good” looks like at scale. You’ll likely have experience:

* Working within a multi-entity or multinational business

* Operating in private equity-backed or transformation-led settings

* Supporting project-based businesses, including exposure to POC accounting

* Driving improvements in cash flow and working capital

You’ve also played a key role in improving finance functions, whether through:

* Implementing or enhancing ERP or finance systems

* Driving automation, standardisation, and better reporting

* Strengthening controls and navigating complex audit environments

Just as importantly, you’re a strong leader that is comfortable managing teams across regions and time zones, and able to build consistency without losing local effectiveness.

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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