Finance and Excellence Director

Join to apply for the Finance and Excellence Director role at DELIVER ROLE PURPOSE & SCOPE The Finance & Excellence Director will report directly to the CEO and serve as a core member of Deliver’s Management Committee. This role leads the finance function and the operational excellence agenda, ensuring financial health, compliance, and performance discipline across the organization. The Finance & Excellence Director will balance strategic foresight with hands‑on execution, embedding strong governance, robust reporting, and continuous improvement practices that directly support Deliver’s Planet–People–Profit mission. REPORTING LINES Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Direct reports: Finance & Excellence team, including: Data & Reporting Analyst; Accounting teams (outsourced); FP&A and Finance Controller (to be recruited), Process Manager (to be recruited), Project Manager (to be recruited), Quality Supervisor (to be recruited), Procurement Manager (to be recruited), Productivity & AI Lead (to be recruited). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Strategy & Governance Define and implement Deliver’s financial strategy, budgets, forecasts, and reporting frameworks. Ensure P&L discipline, cash flow oversight (Order‑to‑cash and Procure‑to‑pay), and international compliance (France, UK, overseas). Manage relationships with banking partners to secure efficient operations, liquidity, and funding capacity. Partner with leadership to align financial priorities with strategic growth objectives. Controlling, Accounting & Tax Supervise accounting, controlling, payroll, and consolidation with external providers. Guarantee timely and accurate monthly closes, management accounts, and annual statements. Oversee tax compliance and optimization across jurisdictions; manage auditors, regulators and relationship with administration. Operational Excellence Design and enforce performance frameworks (OKRs, KPIs, Balanced Scorecard…). Lead initiatives to streamline processes, improve quality, productivity (including dissemination of AI use) and ensure accountability in projects and daily operations. Drive continuous improvement across teams using data insights and business intelligence tools. Procurement, legal & Risk Management Oversee procurement frameworks (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and ensure compliance with governance. Manage legal responsibilities including review of contracts, compliance with statutory obligations, and coordination with external legal advisors. Monitor operational and financial risks; develop mitigation strategies and manage insurance. Leadership & Team Development Build and lead a high‑performing finance and excellence team. Provide clarity of roles, coaching, and feedback to ensure strong execution. Foster a culture of rigor, collaboration, and accountability aligned with Deliver’s values. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred). Minimum 10 years’ progressive experience in Finance, Controlling, or related roles, including senior management in international environments. Strong knowledge of corporate finance, accounting, and forecasting, with exposure to both French and UK accounting/tax environments. Proven track record of establishing financial processes and controls in scaling and unstructured organizations. Experience managing procurement and operational excellence frameworks. Demonstrated leadership of teams and cross‑functional collaboration. Fluency in English and French. COMPETENCIES & BEHAVIOURS Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and financial discipline. Structured and detail‑oriented, with a solutions‑driven mindset. High integrity, accountability, and resilience in a fast‑paced environment. Collaborative leader, able to balance rigor with agility. Strong communication and influencing skills across cultures. Efficient professional capable of balancing strategic projects with daily execution. Commitment to Deliver’s Planet‑People‑Profit values. SUCCESS MEASURES Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and compliance. Successful implementation of KPIs, Balanced Scorecard, and process improvements. Budget adherence, cash flow stability, and risk mitigation. Positive feedback from leadership on finance support and process excellence. Contribution to overall profitability, sustainability, and scalability of Deliver. LOCATION & CONTRACT TYPE Remote (France/UK preferred) Full‑time Executive Position PACKAGE & OTHER BENEFITS Base Salary: €75,000–€90,000 per annum (gross) / £65,000–£80,000 equivalent, depending on successful track record and seniority Performance Bonus: Up to 20% of base salary, linked to objectives Fully remote work 8 weeks of annual leave including national public holidays Professional development support and ongoing training Expanding and profitable global business that will become the global leader in the events segment of one‑to‑one meetings. Mission‑led company (as per its statuses) driven by its values (Planet‑People‑Profit) reinvesting all its profits in sustainability and progressing toward B Corp certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr