Global Circle Lead

Vice President – Financial Accounting (Global Circle Lead)
Overview

As part of the Think Forward Strategy, this leadership role is focused on creating a differentiating customer experience by simplifying and streamlining the organization, driving operational excellence, enhancing a high-performance culture, and expanding banking capabilities.

The Vice President – Financial Accounting (Global Circle Lead) will lead and manage global teams providing financial accounting and reporting services to business partners. This includes daily reconciliations, break resolutions, accounts receivable processing, month-end closing activities, monitoring suspense accounts, maintaining financial reference data, and ensuring compliance with financial documentation standards.

As a member of the global management team, you will contribute to setting strategic priorities, shaping the organization of the future, and ensuring delivery of best-in-class services through capability building, process improvement, and people leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop high-performing teams across multiple locations, fostering autonomy, accountability, and strong collaboration.
• Oversee financial accounting operations including reconciliations, reporting, closing activities, receivables processing, and account monitoring.
• Drive strategic priorities into executable actions and deliverables while ensuring operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with financial standards, regulatory requirements, and internal risk and control frameworks.
• Develop expertise within the team, encourage continuous learning, and support personal and professional growth of team members.
• Act as a role model, embedding values and a performance-driven culture within the organization.
• Facilitate process standardization, continuous improvement initiatives, and reduction of inefficiencies across global finance operations.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across functions and geographies to align priorities, deliver services, and manage expectations.
• Ensure effective transition and adoption of modern ways of working within Finance operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven leadership experience managing Finance Operations teams for at least 3–5 years.
• Strong background in Financial Accounting and Financial Reporting within a complex, global, and dynamic banking or financial services environment.
• Deep knowledge of banking products, financial instruments, and IFRS-EU standards.
• Preferably a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-location teams of 20+ professionals.
• Track record of delivering results under tight deadlines and driving change management initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working across international markets.
• Project management expertise with a focus on continuous improvement and transformation.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Core Competencies

• Strategic leadership and ability to translate vision into action.
• Results-driven with strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Adaptability to different cultures, business needs, and evolving priorities.
• Ability to empower, motivate, and guide teams toward excellence.
• Strong organizational skills with a proactive and hands-on approach.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders globally.

What You'll Work With

• Global, self-organized teams of finance professionals.
• Senior leaders and stakeholders across business functions.
• Experts in financial accounting, operations, and banking services.

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to shape global finance operations at a senior leadership level.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Work in a diverse, collaborative, and innovative environment.
• Be part of a team committed to driving excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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