Head of Finance, EMEA Region at Safeguard Global

At Safeguard Global, our vision is to forever transform the way people work around the world. We are a leading HR and Payroll outsourcing company on a mission to equip our clients to adapt to an ever-shifting global market. With over 900 clients and across 15 global offices, we enable organizations to hire, onboard and pay employees in more than 165 countries. Whether it is helping companies become multi-national powerhouses or taking care of payroll for organizations as they expand, Safeguard Global is here to help.

Role Overview:

Manage financial reporting and compliance for the European entities. Ensure proactive management of compliance and stakeholders (internal plus external) to help build a world class finance team.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Leadership and development of the European finance team and provide a senior presence within the local office
• Assist with building the future structure for the finance department globally
• Production of high quality monthly financial reports with full review of P&L and Balance Sheet positions at a consolidated subsidiary level
• Responsible for statutory accounts for 20+ European entities (excluding the UK parent) and ensuring good working relationships with external auditors and taxation advisors
• Provide cash management assistance to the group treasury function
• Ownership of tax compliance across the European entities with assistance from both external and internal accountants
• Identify and execute improvements in systems and internal controls
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships
• Act in accordance with Safeguard Global values and ethics

Skills and Experience

• Accounting qualification would be essential
• 7+ years of experience in accounting role
• 3+ years in the similar role
• Experience or exposure of working with multinational business is desired
• Experience with financial accounting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Designed and implemented process improvement initiatives
• Data analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills, including English Language
• Advanced Excel skills

Why you’d enjoy working with us:

We would describe the Safeguard Global culture as hard working, fun, entrepreneurial, and driven by a passion for customer excellence. We take training and development seriously here with our own "Safeguard University” and there is a huge opportunity for personal career growth within payroll/HR outsourcing or our support functions.

Apply now with your CV in English at dariaungureanu@safeguardglobal.com