Global Finance Director

D.Engage is a multinational SaaS company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that drive digital engagement and enhance customer experiences. Our team is passionate about technology and committed to fostering an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

As a fast-growing multinational operating across multiple markets, we're looking for a strategic and commercially minded Global Finance Director to help lead our finance function into its next phase of global scale and maturity.

The Global Finance Director will play a pivotal role in overseeing the company’s global financial operations, ensuring compliance across regions, and delivering accurate, insightful financial reporting to support strategic decision-making.

This is a key leadership role for a finance professional who not only masters the technical and operational elements of global finance but also brings strong business acumen, commercial thinking, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Business Partnership

• Partner closely with the CFO and executive leadership team to support strategic planning and long-term financial sustainability.
  
• Contribute to business model analysis, pricing strategies, contract review, and expansion plans from a financial perspective.
  
• Deliver clear, actionable insights to support decision-making at the executive and board level.
  

Group Reporting & Board-Level Insight

• Lead the consolidation and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual group-level financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and KPI dashboards.
  
• Prepare board packs and investor-level reporting in collaboration with the CFO.
  
• Ensure robust group-wide reconciliations, financial integrity, and compliance with internal controls.
  

Financial Operations & Compliance

• Oversee global accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, commissions, and supplier payments.
  
• Manage multi-entity accounting across jurisdictions, including intercompany transactions and currency consolidations.
  
• Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and statutory reporting requirements in multiple countries, working with local advisors as needed.
  
• Maintain high-quality client records and financial documentation.
  

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead and continuously improve the company’s budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting processes.
  
• Conduct scenario analysis and variance reporting to drive accountability and operational efficiency.
  
• Track and monitor performance against budget and key business metrics.
  

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Build and mentor a globally distributed finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
  
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation to scale financial operations efficiently.
  
• Leverage financial systems and tools (e.g. Xero, NetSuite, Sage, QuickBooks) to improve reporting, visibility, and control.
  

• Qualifications: ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent professional certification required.
  
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in finance and accounting, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role managing multi-entity international operations. SaaS or technology industry experience is highly preferred.
  
• Board & Stakeholder Reporting: Proven experience in preparing and presenting board-level reports and executive dashboards.
  
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of business operations beyond finance, including client contract review, pricing, sales models, and strategic planning.
  
• Global Expertise: Hands-on experience with international finance, cross-border compliance, and tax/VAT requirements in multiple jurisdictions.
  
• Systems Proficiency: Advanced use of financial software (Xero, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage) and Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with ERP and reporting tools is a plus.
  
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of influencing and collaborating with senior stakeholders.
  
• Mindset: Solution-oriented, highly organized, detail-focused, and adaptable in a fast-changing, high-growth environment.
  

• Growth Opportunities: Access to professional development and career growth within a rapidly expanding SaaS company.
  
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and innovative environment where your contributions are valued.
  
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package