Introduction/background.
Our client is the world's leading computer-based testing and assessment business, with revenues in excess of $300m. The organisation is poised for further growth in its chosen markets - creating flexible, custom-built assessment solutions and delivering secure and reliable testing services to clients of all sizes.

Reporting to the Managing Director and a key member of the senior management board, the FINANCE DIRECTOR will take a pivotal, developmental role through the effective commercial financial management of the EMEA business.

The job role:   FINANCE DIRECTOR, EMEA

Reporting to:   MANAGING DIRECTOR, EMEA

Reports:          FINANCE TEAM (13 EFT)

Key tasks:
- Deliver all key financial information including, Corporate Governance and Statutory Accounting and lead key third party relationships (auditors etc)
- Lead all Financial Planning processes and reporting on a range of complex issues (including to multiple stakeholders and contract review processes).
- Inform and contribute effectively to strategic growth decisions and business planning as part of the SMB, collaborating effectively and driving innovation

Start date:    ASAP

Location:     MANCHESTER (SOME UK & INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL)

Package:    CIRCA £95K PLUS <40% PERFORMANCE RELATED BONUS AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

Candidate profile:
- Well-rounded ACA / ACCA / CIMA with a substantial commercial track record in multi-national corporations
- Strong leader with a global outlook, able to demonstrate business acumen in complex, multi-faceted markets and with diverse stakeholder expectations
- Compelling communicator, inquisitive, able to persuade and negotiate effectively in a highly dynamic environment and collaborative culture
- Delivers to tight timescales and the highest quality standards, flexible and works well under pressure
- Strategic outlook, links strategy to operations and continuously seeks performance improvements
- Credible at senior levels, able to influence and operate effectively within a world-leading multi-national corporation