Group Finance Director recruitment

Our client is seeking to recruit a Group Finance Director who will be located in Jersey. Offshore experience is strongly preferable.

Full details are as follows:

Purpose of Job

The Group Finance Director's role is to direct and oversee all of the financial activities and to provide sound financial guidance to management and the Boards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Boards in the achievement of company objectives by providing advice and guidance on financial strategy in the preparation of budgets and financial reports,

• Oversee all accounting procedures, financial transactions and systems used by the Company.

• Provide timely, informative management information which can be used to monitor business performance and make recommendations on actions.

• Preparing annual financial statements, tax returns and required regulatory returns as well as overseeing the external audit process and ensuring all regulatory requirements are met regarding the Group's financial affairs.

• Effective management of a team of 46 Finance employees across multiple jurisdictions and across different service lines.

• Contribute to the preparation of the Group's strategic plan.

• Establishment, implementation and monitoring of Group Finance polices and procedures incorporating both accounting policies, and internal procedural controls;

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Group Finance Director will be reporting to the Group Chief Operating Officer and the role will directly manage a team of seven.

Competencies

• Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA qualified) with 8 or more years PQE;

• Experience of leading a team across multiple jurisdictions and time zones.;

• Commercially astute, strategic thinker with sound judgement. Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills;

• Energetic, decisive, team player with strong general management and leadership skills. Engaged by and committed to Group’s core values; and

• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise conflicting demands from within the business and Group.

• Experience of working in a Partnership and understanding of the professional services sector.

Department / Team

The Group Finance Director will lead the Finance team which is made up of 47 individuals providing support to the Group globally. There are local finance teams in most of the firm’s locations with the Group function being situated in Jersey.