CapsLock

Finance Director

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full-time Executive level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Description
CapsLock is a company that specializes in providing digital marketing services to businesses that are facing sales growth challenges. Our comprehensive services include sales consulting, data analytics, and recruitment support, all seamlessly integrated to ensure efficient and accelerated growth.
Our company was founded by industry professionals with expertise in IT, design, and data analytics. We identified a significant need for an exclusive, scalable customer acquisition solution in the market. Our vision is to provide a unique integrated solution for B2C clients that enables profitable customer acquisition, flexible scaling, and optimized internal processes.
At CapsLock, our core values center around our people, client orientation, quality, continuous improvement, integrity, and fostering strong relationships. Our diverse and skilled team speaks 10+ languages and is located worldwide. We are dedicated to pioneering new and efficient marketing strategies to ensure our clients’ success.
Role Description
As a Finance Director at CapsLock, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the fast-growing marketing business, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and providing strategic guidance to support our business goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and extensive financial expertise.
This role will report to the Chief Finance Officer of the Company.
Requirements
Responsibilities

Team leadership: Lead and mentor bookkeeping, FP&A, and taxation/compliance teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Accounting: Oversee accounting. Lead implementation and improvement of financial and accounting policies/practices.

Budgeting: Oversees budgeting process. Supervise plan/fact analysis and provide explanations and recommendations.

Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate financial, and investment reporting for the Group of Companies

Internal Controls and Audits. Assist with developing and maintaining robust internal controls. Lead internal audits to ensure compliance with established financial procedures.

Tax and Compliance: Oversee tax filings, regulatory reports, and compliance with statutory obligations. Tax planning and optimization for the group

M&A transactions: Navigate the complexities of mergers and acquisitions including initial financial assessments, Due Diligence, and post-merger integration.

Process Improvement: Continuously improve financial processes, systems, and financial reporting to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and strategic relevance

Stakeholder Communication: Provide insights and recommendations on financial performance and key financial metrics to the executive team

Third-party Communication: Manage relationships with banks, tax advisories, and external consultants

Desired Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA, CPA, ACCA preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Experience with financial reporting, month-end / year-end processes, and IFRS/GAAP compliance.

Proven track record in financial planning, analysis, and management within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with executive management and external stakeholders.

Proactive nature, growth mindset, self-regulation.

Fluent English.

Ability and desire to work collaboratively with a diverse, remote global team.

Why do we deserve your attention?
Not only do we offer above-market compensation, but we also offer perks and benefits that promote people’s well–being. Here are some of them:
Remote Work
We offer a truly and fully remote environment. You choose where you are the most productive and comfortable to have an impact.
Ongoing Learning
People at CapsLock are deeply inquisitive and eager to learn new knowledge and skills, that's why we support and create learning opportunities like the Free Books program, workshops, conferences, and more.
Home Office
We will cover the equipment and furniture expenses to make sure you have the best work-from-home experience.
Physical Well–Being
Fitness is more than a gym membership. We all have different tastes and preferences. That’s why we offer an allowance for a flexible fitness program that fits all.
Unlimited Sick Days
We understand that being only human means getting sick or feeling under the weather from time to time, so we guarantee you time off as long as you need to recover and get back on your feet.
Fun Stuff
There is never a shortage of fun stuff when you work with amazing people. But we like to spice things up and take them to the next level, you will soon learn how.
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Executive
Technology & IT Accounting Administration Data Analysis Digital Marketing Finance Executive level

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Finance Director role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at CapsLock?
  3. Which of Accounting, Administration and Data Analysis have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Finance Director role because I can bring practical experience in Accounting, Administration and Data Analysis, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes CapsLock needs from this hire.

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