Global Finance Operations Director

As a Global Finance Operations Director, the work centres on this individual will provide strategic leadership to global operational teams. It would suit someone who can bring establish and embed best practice policies, controls and procedures across financial operations to support consistency, efficiency and compliance globally to the role.

Where the work sits

Lead a high-performing, globally distributed team. Foster a culture of commercial excellence, innovation, collaboration and accountability.

How the role works day to day

This individual will provide strategic leadership to global operational teams. Develop global financial operations teams, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of day-to-day services across all core transactional finance activities.

What helps in this setting

Establish and embed best practice policies, controls and procedures across financial operations to support consistency, efficiency and compliance globally. Work closely with the Master Data Management team on client onboarding, matter setup and associated financial controls to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance.

Practical details

• Kennedys is operating a hybrid working policy offering the opportunity to work from home and the office.
• Work model: Hybrid.
• Additional detail: Training or development support may be provided.

What needs to be in place

• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience in financial operations, ideally within an international law firm, insurance-focused professional services business or other complex global partnership environ.
• Strong change leadership capability and a track record of delivering process improvement and operational transformation.

Requirements mentioned

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Job details

• Benefits mentioned: Training, Hybrid working