Head of Financial Compliance

Diepeveen and partners • Poland, ME

5h

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Financial Compliance, Europe to lead and elevate our financial compliance agenda across multiple European markets.
This is a high-impact regional leadership role at the intersection of finance, risk, and governance, responsible for building a robust and scalable compliance framework while ensuring consistent execution across all affiliates.
You will act as the key architect and guardian of financial compliance, partnering closely with Finance, Tax, SSC, and Audit teams to ensure transparency, control, and audit readiness across the region.

Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in financial compliance, audit, internal controls, or related finance roles
• Strong knowledge of: Statutory accounting across Europe Internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX or equivalent) Finance-related regulatory environments and tax basics
• Proven experience operating in a multi-country / regional environment
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to build frameworks, influence senior stakeholders, and drive change
• Leadership experience with the ability to develop teams and scale capabilities

Nice To Haves

• Background in Big4 or similar environment strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance a regional financial compliance framework covering statutory requirements, tax governance, internal controls, and audit readiness
• Own and maintain the finance risk & control across Europe
• Ensure consistent execution of compliance obligations across all affiliates
• Lead internal control testing, compliance reviews, and remediation initiatives
• Coordinate external, statutory, and internal audits across multiple countries
• Ensure robust documentation, approval frameworks, and clear control ownership
• Partner with Regional Tax, SSC, and local Finance teams to ensure timely and accurate filings
• Monitor compliance risks and ensure proactive escalation and resolution
• Drive standardization and harmonization of finance-related compliance processes across countries
• Support the digitalization and automation of compliance and monitoring systems
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs for Finance teams across Europe
• Ensure clarity and alignment on regulatory changes, audit outcomes, and risk mitigation actions
• Act as a key interface between Finance, SSC, Controlling, IT, HR, and Corporate Audit
• Represent Finance Europe in compliance forums, escalations, and cross-functional initiatives
• Lead, coach, and develop a regional financial compliance team
• Foster a high-performance, growth-oriented mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement

Benefits

• A strategic regional leadership role with high visibility and impact
• The opportunity to shape and modernize financial compliance across Europe
• A collaborative, international environment with strong cross-functional exposure
• A role that combines governance, transformation, and leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees