VP Finance

For one of our clients, a large and complex multi-entity group, we are seeking an experienced VP Finance to lead the Group’s accounting and financial reporting function.

Reporting to the CFO, this senior leadership role carries end-to-end responsibility for financial reporting, consolidation, accounting policy, audit, internal controls, and the financial infrastructure required to support the Group’s continued growth.

The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement, business partnership, and the management of a professional finance team in a dynamic, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Group’s accounting function, define professional standards and objectives, establish clear areas of responsibility, and develop the management team and employees.
• Take full ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including consolidated financial statements across multiple entities and currencies.
• Ensure accurate, consistent, and timely financial reporting in compliance with IFRS, regulatory requirements, and Group accounting policies.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and provide professional guidance on complex transactions, restructurings, M&A activity, strategic projects, and material commercial agreements.
• Lead the external audit process and serve as a senior professional interface with external auditors, executive management, the Board of Directors, and the Audit Committee.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously strengthen the Group’s internal control framework, including SOX compliance in relevant entities.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including faster close cycles, process automation, and improvements to ERP, consolidation, closing, and reporting systems.
• Partner closely with Treasury, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and HR.
• Provide financial leadership in transactions, due diligence processes, acquisitions, and post-merger integrations.
• Build effective working relationships with senior management, shareholders, subsidiaries, and other key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant—required.
• At least 12 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, and financial reporting within large, complex, multi-entity organizations—required.
• At least five years of management experience, including leadership of managers and professional teams—required.
• Proven experience leading the accounting function of a global or multi-entity organization, including consolidation and multi-currency reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, audit processes, and complex accounting matters.
• Strong experience in internal controls.
• Experience in a publicly traded company, a SOX environment, or an IPO process—significant advantage.
• Experience implementing or upgrading SAP and financial automation tools.
• Strong technological orientation, including the ability to adopt and implement AI and advanced digital tools to improve processes and decision-making.
• Excellent command of Hebrew and English, with the ability to present complex professional matters clearly to executive management, boards, and other senior stakeholders.