About Aptia
Founded to shape the future of pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Aptia is a leading professional services firm dedicated to simplifying complexity for businesses and individuals. We bring together cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to help organisations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and confidence.
With a presence in the US, UK, India, and Portugal, we support over six million people and more than 1,100 clients, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind.
Our strength lies in the combination of smart technology and expert teams, ensuring that managing pensions, health, and insurance is more effective. By focusing on innovation, accessibility, and client success, we help businesses take care of their people, so they can focus on what they do best.
And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fueled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues.
Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. Our values aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term.
Job requirements
The Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Group Financial Director based in London to lead our Group financial reporting function and ensure strong governance and a robust control environment across our international operations.
Reporting to the Deputy CFO, this is a key leadership role, partnering closely with senior stakeholders and private equity investors. You will bring deep technical expertise alongside a forward-looking, technology-enabled mindset to drive finance transformation and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation of high-quality monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements, ensuring full compliance with IFRS/US GAAP
Oversee and continuously enhance the month-end close process, improving efficiency and maintaining strong financial controls
Manage the Group audit cycle, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors and ensuring timely resolution of findings
Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Develop and maintain Group accounting policies, providing expert technical guidance on complex transactions
Monitor and assess emerging accounting standards, preparing technical papers and policy updates
Partner with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Commercial teams on strategic initiatives and transactions
Drive finance transformation, including automation, ERP optimisation, and adoption of data and AI-enabled tools
Collaborate with the India-based Global Capability Centre (GCC) to standardise processes and maintain data integrity
Work closely with IT and transformation teams to align finance systems with the wider business strategy
Here's what we're looking for:
Essential experience
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CPA)
10+ years’ post-qualification experience
Strong technical accounting expertise, including Group consolidations
Proven experience in multi-entity, international organisations
Deep understanding of audit, controls, and financial governance
Desirable Experience
Experience in a private equity-backed business
Exposure to working with offshore finance teams or Global Capability Centres (India preferred)
Involvement in M&A, transformation, or integration programmes
Background in high-growth or acquisitive organisations
Why Join Aptia?
Be part of a growing, international organisation at the forefront of innovation
Influence and shape the future of a modern, technology-driven finance function
Work closely with senior leadership and investors in a high-impact role
Join a collaborative, forward-thinking environment focused on continuous improvement
How to apply
If you are interested in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply and submit your resume with appropriate contact information.
Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.
If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to reach out to us.
