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 (to handle French accountants, administrations and banks). 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 (UK preferred) with regular travels to London (at least once every 2 weeks). ● Full-time Executive Position PACKAGE & OTHER BENEFITS ● Base Salary: negotiable. ● Performance Bonus: 20% of base salary, linked to OKRs. ● Opportunity to join a thriving and profitable international business that will become the global leader in the events segment of one-to-one meetings. ● Mission & values alignment: Planet–People–Profit model, reinvesting profits in sustainability; B Corp certification in progress; SBTi commitment underway. ● Mostly remote work setup with some travel in Europe (London, Amsterdam). ● 8 weeks of annual leave (including national public holidays). ● Professional development support.