Accounting Process Lead

Are you a senior finance professional who thrives on building, simplifying, and scaling accounting processes in fast‑moving, international environments?

We’re looking for an Accounting Process Lead to play a key role in transforming Group Finance operations, driving standardisation, accelerating close cycles, and establishing a best‑in‑class Accounting Centre of Excellence across Europe.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the redesign and rollout of Fast Close processes across multiple entities
• Build and deploy a scalable Accounting & Consolidation Core Model
• Strengthen and upskill local finance teams, reducing reliance on external providers
• Drive group-wide standardisation (accounting manuals, SOPs, process maps)
• Act as process owner for Record‑to‑Report, including UAT and testing for new finance tools (ERP, RPA, AI)
• Partner with consolidation teams to ensure smooth, compliant month‑end and year‑end close
• Support audits as PMO and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Play a key role in preparing finance for new entities, geographies, and growth

What we’re looking for

• Fully qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA or equivalent)
• 15+ years’ experience in international, multi‑entity environments
• Deep knowledge of IFRS , group accounting and consolidation
• Proven experience in finance transformation / process optimisation
• Strong leadership and change management skills
• Fluent English required; additional European languages a plus
• A high-impact role with real ownership and visibility
• Opportunity to shape finance processes for a growing international group
• Exposure to cutting‑edge finance tools and transformation projects
• Collaborative, international environment with senior stakeholder access

Interested or know someone who might be?

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