RTR Associate Director

Job description

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Financial & Controllership Leadership •    Lead and oversee global controllership functions, including financial close, statutory reporting, and internal controls across multiple jurisdictions. •    Provide strategic financial insights and partner with client CFOs and Controllers to drive process improvements and operational efficiency. •    Act as a senior advisor to multinational clients, ensuring alignment with global finance strategies and compliance frameworks. •    Influence and scale the BPO team, contributing to the long-term vision and capability development of the FAAS practice. Financial Reporting & Compliance •    Oversee the preparation, review, and consolidation of financial statements under IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP, and other international standards. •    Ensure robust compliance with local and international accounting regulations, tax requirements, and corporate policies. •    Lead technical accounting assessments and provide guidance on complex transactions and regulatory changes. Client Engagement & Business Development •    Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior finance leaders in multinational corporations and publicly listed companies. •    Lead proposal development, pricing strategies, and stakeholder engagement for new business opportunities. Team Leadership, Transition Management & Project Management •    Manage and mentor a high-performing team of finance professionals across multiple geographies. •    Design and implement project plans, ensuring timely delivery, quality outcomes, and budget adherence. •    Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and technical excellence. Systems & Process Optimisation •    Drive transformation initiatives through automation, standardisation, and system enhancements. •    Leverage ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, and Netsuite to optimize financial operations and reporting. •    Champion the use of digital tools including ONESOURCE, Caseware, and other electronic auditing platforms. QUALIFICATIONS •    Recognized accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA). •    Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience, including significant controllership or finance leadership roles in multinational environments. •    Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and familiarity with other GAAPs (e.g., German, French, Spanish) is a plus. •    Proven experience managing international financial reporting, audits, and compliance across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas. •    Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale finance transformation and system implementation projects. •    Experience developing and scaling delivery teams, shared service centres and GBS centres •    Experience with procurement functions desirable •    Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Netsuite) and financial reporting tools. •    Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and commercial acumen. •    Fluency in English