Morgan McKinley are delighted to be partnering with our long established client to recruit a Global Finance Manager (Compliance & Automation).
The Opportunity
This is a strategic, office-based leadership role designed for an individual who thrives on transformation and innovation. You will be the driving force collaborating with global accounting, statutory, and technical teams to deliver scalable, secure, and flexible solutions. Your primary focus will be the automation of Global Compliance reporting on a world-class scale.
Key Responsibilities
1. Audit Coordination & Stakeholder Management
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Serve as the primary liaison between Accounting, Tax, and external auditors (including Big Four firms) to orchestrate seamless year-end financial audits.
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Drive cross-functional collaboration to establish robust tracking mechanisms for technical initiatives that enhance financial statement preparation.
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Identify dependencies across global teams and execute action plans to mitigate delivery risks.
2. Program Management & Automation Strategy
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Define and execute a strategy to automate and accelerate the delivery of 4,000+ audit datasets supporting audits across 80+ countries.
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Develop a centralized data-sharing strategy for 300+ datasets exchanged between Accounting and Tax functions.
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Anticipate bottlenecks, manage escalations, and balance business priorities with technical constraints to drive programs to completion.
3. Performance Monitoring & Risk Management
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Lead stakeholder communications on Local Statutory close status, providing actionable insights through efficiency analytics.
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Leverage AI-ML technologies, BlackLine, and advanced data visualization tools to translate complex data into strategic recommendations for leadership.
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Proactively mitigate risks across the statutory close process to ensure audit quality and meet critical deadlines.
4. Strategic Initiatives & Process Optimization
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Act as the primary contact for Accounting and Tax teams during month-end, triaging issues across Technology and Program Management teams.
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Standardize global processes to drive alignment and operational efficiency.
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Lead large-scale initiatives that strengthen internal controls and enable sustainable, scalable operations.
The Ideal Candidate
Experience & Technical Skills.
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Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA.
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Audit/Accounting Background: Experience in Big Four accounting management with Fortune 500 clients, or a related analytical finance field.
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Program Management: Extensive experience delivering results for large, cross-functional projects.
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Tech Savvy: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Macros, VBA, Index/Match) and experience with data visualization (SQL, Alteryx, Tableau).
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Systems Knowledge: Experience as an ERP user (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and familiarity with BlackLine.
Soft Skills
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Exceptional English communication skills, capable of influencing both technical and non-technical stakeholders at executive levels.
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Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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A "think outside the box" approach with a proactive sense of urgency.
Why Join This Organization?
This role offers a unique opportunity to move beyond traditional compliance into a "build" phase of a global practice. You will work within a collaborative, hybrid-friendly environment that prioritizes personal development and offers a clear pathway to senior leadership within a world-class network. Apply Now
