Director /Senior Director Finance Operations, EMEA

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Director /Senior Director Finance Operations, EMEA 

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Senior Director Finance Operations, EMEA is a strategic leadership role accountable for end-to-end Finance Operations and controllership across a complex, multi-country region. Lead all the country finance organization in EU including business controls. This role combines governance excellence, operational rigor, and transformational leadership, with a strong mandate to modernize the finance operating model through standardization, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Finance Operations & Governance

• Own end-to-end accounting, statutory reporting, and close governance across EMEA
• Ensure timely, accurate US GAAP financial reporting and a strong business control environment across the region
• Lead responses to audits, investigations, high-risk issues
• Ensure compliance with all local countries’ finance external reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with the company Finance and Accounting Policies

Transformation & Digital Finance Leadership

• Lead large-scale Finance transformation initiatives across processes, people and systems
• Drive process harmonization, simplification, and standardization
• Own the identification, implementation, and scaling of AI and automation use cases
• Embed AI into core Finance processes with measurable impact

Shared Services & Operating Model

• Govern performance of GBS / Shared Services and outsourced providers
• Lead transitions and operating model evolution
• Define and optimize retained vs. shared services roles and accountability

Organizational Leadership

• Lead and inspire regional teams across multiple countries
• Drive organizational transformation and capability building
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS (must have)

• Experience leading and implementing AI-driven transformation in Finance, including end-to-end delivery of AI or automation initiatives with measurable impact
• Strong track record in leading large-scale Finance transformation programs (ERP, automation, shared services, process harmonization) including organization transformation
• Extensive experience (minimum 5+ years) in senior Finance leadership roles (Finance Director / Senior Finance Director ) with accountability for Finance Operations across EMEA or another large multi-country region.
• Proven experience leading regional Finance organizations, including Country Finance leaders, with responsibility for accounting, reporting, controls, governance, statutory compliance, and financial controlling. This is not a Shared Services leadership role.
• Strong experience working with Global Business Services (GBS) / Shared Services organizations as a strategic partner, including defining governance, service delivery, and operating models. Experience leading GBS alone is not sufficient for this role.
• Leading large international finance teams in matrix organizations (e.g. closing, reporting, controls) incl. proven ability to influence across regions and functions
• Experience in driving financial accuracy, compliance, and process improvements with measurable impact on risk, efficiency, and reporting quality
• Strong expertise in accounting standards and managing audits, internal controls, and compliance in complex, multi-country environments

KEY DIFFERENTIATORS

• Experience scaling AI solutions across regions or functions
• Ability to translate Finance challenges into practical digital solutions
• Experience in FP&A and M&A integration or operating model redesign
• Background in internal or external audit

LEADERSHIP PROFILE

• Enterprise mindset and strong influencing capability (stakeholder management and relationships building)
• Ability to simplify complexity while maintaining governance rigor
• Ability to solution by bringing together multiple different teams
• Strong execution and transformation leadership
• Collaborative leadership style with focus on organization development and individual talent development

SUCCESS MEASURES

• Accurate and timely financial close and reporting
• Strong control environment with reduced audit findings
• Increased automation and AI adoption
• Improved service delivery performance
• Successful transformation and operating model changes

 
What We Offer:

• Hybrid work model – 3 days per week from the office
• An international, innovative environment with highly innovative products
• A diverse culture focused on personal development and continuous improvement
• Well-designed and effective training plans
• Career opportunities including mentoring, coaching, and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure
• Private health care in Lux Med (VIP package)
• Multisport card/Sport and Culture Card
• Lunch card
• Life insurance
• Language courses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Internal events and charity actions

Requisition ID: 632575

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