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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
Skills Required
- Qualifications: ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent professional certification required
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in finance and accounting, with 3-5 years in a leadership role
- Proven experience in preparing and presenting board-level reports and executive dashboards
- Hands-on experience with international finance, cross-border compliance, and tax/VAT requirements
- Strong understanding of business operations beyond finance, including client contract review and pricing
- Advanced use of financial software and Microsoft Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What We Do
D·engage is a Customer Experience Data Platform that operates in digital marketing, aiming to enhance businesses' consumer interactions by generating highly personalized customer journeys from data to revenue.
