Group Finance Director

The Company

Cubic³ provides advanced software‑defined vehicle solutions to over 200 countries around the world. Our powerfully smart connectivity enables leading automotive, agriculture, and transportation OEMs to deliver innovative new services and fully compliant in‑vehicle experiences that customers desire, regardless of local market requirements.

We believe in leadership that supports empowerment and responsibility, while recognising and developing leadership qualities across Our Team. Together we bring out the best in each other. So, whether you’re interested in joining us as an individual contributor, manager, senior leader – or someone who aspires to growing into a leadership role – we look for people who are results focused, empathetic, visionary, empowering, and who ‘champion’ our cultures and values.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast‑paced, scaling company at a critical inflection point in its global journey. As Group Finance Director, you will help shape the financial backbone of our business, strengthen governance frameworks, and contribute to the company’s long‑term strategic direction as we continue to grow with SoftBank.

Key Responsibilities

- Strategic Finance Leadership

- Act as a trusted partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, supporting strategic planning, capital allocation, and financial decision‑making.

- Shape and drive the long‑term roadmap for financial governance and reporting in line with SoftBank group expectations and future PLC readiness.

- Group Financial Reporting & Control

- Lead all aspects of group financial reporting and consolidation, ensuring clarity, timeliness, and integrity in management and statutory accounts.

- Continuously enhance internal controls, policies, and close processes to support operational agility and governance maturity.

- Regulatory & ESG Reporting

- Ensure readiness for emerging reporting requirements, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), aligning financial and ESG disclosures with stakeholder expectations.

- Partner cross‑functionally to integrate non‑financial data into group‑level reporting processes.

- Tax Governance

- Oversee group‑wide tax compliance and strategy, including transfer pricing, VAT management across jurisdictions, and international tax structuring.

- Monitor regulatory developments and ensure tax policies align with commercial operations and future growth markets.

- Treasury & Risk Management

- Lead the company’s treasury function, managing cash flow, banking relationships, FX exposure, and hedging strategies.

- Develop and enforce robust treasury policies that support liquidity management, capital efficiency, and financial resilience.

- Financial Insights & Business Partnership

- Collaborate closely with FP&A and Commercial Finance to provide insight into financial performance, cost drivers, and margin trends.

- Support strategic initiatives, including customer expansion, commercial contracting, and investment decisions.

- Team Leadership & Culture

- Build and lead a high‑performing team across reporting, tax, and treasury.

- Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the finance organisation.

Requirements

Qualifications

- ACA‑qualified accountant or equivalent.

Experience

- At least 10+ years in senior finance roles within complex, high‑growth, or multinational organisations.

- Strong background in financial reporting, statutory compliance, and tax/treasury oversight.

- Prior experience in regulated, technology, or infrastructure sectors is a plus.

- Leadership: Proven track record of building and leading high‑performing teams.

- Systems: Experience with ERP and reporting platforms (e.g., NetSuite) advantageous.

- Mindset: Strategic thinker with hands‑on capability; solutions‑oriented, with high commercial acumen and excellent communication skills.

New hires at Cubic are required to work onsite five days a week during their six‑month probation period to get to know the company, their team, and our ways of working. After probation, we offer a flexible arrangement of up to eight work‑from‑home days per month, provided it aligns with business needs and performance standards.

Cubic³ is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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