Director of Finance, EMEA

Internal Controls, Governance and Risk Management

• Own and maintain appropriate regional financial governance, internal controls and risk management in line with company policies and global finance processes.
• Partner with shared teams to identify, assess and address regional financial, operational and compliance risks.

Finance Operations and Business Support

• Act as the senior regional finance partner and accountable escalation point for operational matters requiring finance leadership or input.
• Partner with shared Accounting, Billing, Treasury, FP&A, International and other teams to ensure practical, efficient and scalable regional finance processes.

Finance and Business Process Transformation and Continuous Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that make regional finance and broader business processes and ways of working more effective and scalable.
• Support the future migration from Microsoft Dynamics SL to an updated ERP platform, representing EMEA requirements and helping ensure effective regional adoption and implementation.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead and develop the regional finance team, shaping the future regional finance structure and capability.
• Build strong collaboration and clear accountability across regional finance, global finance and business partners.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong, trusted relationships with regional leaders, global finance colleagues, shared functional teams and external advisors.
• Serve as the principal regional finance interface between EMEA operations and the global finance organisation, ensuring regional priorities and global finance requirements are effectively aligned.
• Manage priorities effectively within the direct reporting relationship to the CFO and dotted-line relationship to the Managing Director, EMEA, balancing regional and global requirements constructively.
• Communicate financial information, business updates and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders.

Other

• Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required to support the needs of the business and responsibilities of the role.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Graduate and professionally qualified management accountant (CIMA or Dutch equivalent).
• Proven experience overseeing finance operations across multiple EMEA legal entities and jurisdictions, including financial governance, payroll compliance, supplier management, financial reporting and adherence to local statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Significant proven experience reviewing financial performance, management reporting and key business metrics, providing financial insight and ensuring the delivery of accurate management information to support business decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to provide financial analysis, challenge and assurance to senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting the establishment and ongoing management of legal entities across Europe, including associated financial, tax, payroll and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working within a global finance environment, partnering with international stakeholders and supporting financial activities across multiple regions and legal entities.
• Demonstrated experience operating within a global, matrixed organisation, building effective relationships and influencing stakeholders across multiple regions and functions.
• Strong understanding of VAT compliance and financial control processes across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions.
• Strong understanding of international tax requirements, including corporation tax, VAT and transfer pricing within a multi-jurisdictional environment.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, reporting tools and financial reporting processes within a multi-entity, international environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience leading, managing and developing finance professionals, including performance management, coaching and capability development.
• Experience building and leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively across functions, countries and regions.
• Exceptional organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders and deadlines whilst maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a commercial mindset and the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insight.
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-oriented, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive financial information with discretion and integrity.
• Strong understanding of international payroll processes and associated compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities.
• Understanding of multi-currency reporting, cash flow management and the financial implications of operating across multiple jurisdictions.
• Personally aligned with SANS' mission, values and commitment to excellence.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required to support business needs.