Finance & Operational Excellence Director

Job Title: Finance & Operational Excellence Director Reports to: Deputy CEO/COO Contract: Permanent and Full Time Location: Full Remote Annual Salary Package: GBP 78,000 (GBP 65,000 + 20% bonus) Company Overview We are an exciting and fast-growing event company, dedicated to creating outstanding matchmaking experiences for participants in the retail and supply chain sector. We’re on the lookout for a dynamic Finance & Operational Excellence Director to spearhead our finance and operational excellence division, driving our financial health, compliance, and sustainable growth to new heights! This role is pivotal as we build and expand this department, introducing innovative structures and attracting top new talents. We are proud to be both carbon and profit neutral, running a business that is not only sustainable but regenerative. This isn’t your typical Finance Director role—you’ll be at the heart of preserving our financial health while also leading meaningful "give-back" projects, by contributing to the redistribution of all our profits directly to ethical and green funds as well as companies engaged in the ecological and social transition! Role Summary As a member of the Company Management Committee, the Finance & Legal Director is responsible for steering financial decision-making, process optimisation as well as compliance within the organisation. This role focuses on optimising profitability, processes, quality, visibility and systems using business intelligence to support the company's short, mid, and long-term objectives. Key Responsibilities Financial Strategy and Planning Develop long-term financial strategies aligned with the company’s goals. Lead and optimise budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes. Prepare the annual budget, strategic plan, and monthly re-forecasts. Financial Accounting Supervision Manage relationships with external bookkeepers and auditors in France and the UK. Oversee the preparation of financial statements, management accounts, month-end close process, and present annual accounts with detailed recommendations. Controlling and Procurement Monitor operational expenses and implement cost-saving measures across teams. Drive improvements in financial processes and controls, ensuring financial efficiency. Supervise all key procurement processes (requirements, RFI, RFQ, RFP…) Processes and Quality Control Streamline processes across teams to foster continuous improvement. Enhance quality control by ensuring accountability when performance is below expectations. Reporting and Target Setting Define reporting requirements and expand the company's balanced scorecard. Determine the company’s forecasts as well as teams’ targets Cash Flow Management Oversee cash flow, working capital management and the company’s cash investment. Oversee payroll, cash, investment, and asset management Negotiate business loans and manage relationships with banks / financial institutions. Tax Oversight Manage tax value, tax risks and ensure global tax compliance for the companies in France and in the UK, as well as for overseas operations. Optimise tax strategies, including via tax and transfer pricing strategies Represent the company to financial and tax partners, including auditors and government agencies, and ensure compliance with financial regulatory requirements. Risk Management Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Manage company insurance and other financial risk-transfer mechanisms. Legal Affairs, Corporate Governance and Compliance Ensure adherence to financial regulations and laws: coordinate legal advice, oversee dispute resolution and liaise with external legal counsel for complex legal issues. Review commercial legal agreements (supplier contracts, insurance, etc). Leadership and Team Management Participate in critical business strategy orientation as part of the leadership team. Lead and nurture an expanding team, ensuring tasks and objectives are clearly communicated and progress is closely monitored. Requirements and Skills 8+ years of experience in Finance, Controlling or similar role at senior management level in companies operating globally, including ideally 2 years of team management In-depth knowledge of corporate finance, accounting principles and forecasting Experience in closing books for both French and UK companies Appetite for all the areas required for this strategic role Track record of establishing and enforcing new processes in unstructured businesses Structured and hands-on builder capable of taking action with limited information Strategic thinker, collaborative, detail-oriented and solutions-focused Solid project management and accountability skills to ensure projects deadlines are met Precise and concise mindset Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities Quick and adaptable worker in a fast-changing environment Positive and energetic team player Computer proficiency including Google Workspace tools as well as AI tools ideally Native or bilingual proficiency in English and in French High speed cable internet access in a quiet workspace Open and eligible to global travel Some of Our Benefits: Full remote 35 hours a week: 09:00 - 17:00 UK time, Monday - Friday Generous annual leave policy: 8 weeks / 40 days of Paid Time Off days including bank holidays Transparent equal salaries (at DELIVER, there’s no bias as all salaries are shared internally) Monthly Work From Home allowance Pension contribution … And the pride to contribute to a better world through working in a company with a purpose!