Head Of Finance

Purpose: A financial services company is seeking a Head of Finance: Rates who will be responsible to lead a team responsible for the management and analysis of all financial activities; make recommendations in line with company strategy to enable the business to make informed financial decisions
Key Job Outputs: Manage daily activities to ensure accuracy and completeness of financialsConduct business-related activities prior to month-end to ensure the correctness of financial resultsTrack ongoing financial performance by analysing month-end results and reporting to business and the GroupEnable financial performance against targets by identifying deviations and recommending corrective action or providing justificationEnsure business continuity by having processes and systems in place to support all activitiesMeet internal customer requirements to ensure adherence to service level agreementsBuild and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders through regular engagementParticipate in internal and external forums and committees to share and acquire understanding of factors influencing the business and the GroupEngage and co-ordinate with the business to translate business strategy into approved financial plans and targets in line with Group and regulatory requirementsEnsure compliance by managing adherence to Group Risk and Compliance policies and regulatory requirementsMitigate financial risk by staying abreast of and aligning to changes in accounting standards, policies and regulatory requirementsPlan, co-ordinate and manage team to achieve deliverablesEnhance productivity by identifying, implementing and supporting process improvementsMeet business objectives by making timeous and informed decisionsOptimise efficiency and embed correct values by ensuring direct reports understand and support company vision, values and strategy and are measured on delivery against theseManage performance of reports and hold them accountable for managing the performance of their reports by implementing performance agreements, ensuring a clear vision, agreeing on goals and objectives, providing regular feedback on performance, recognising and rewarding achievement and taking appropriate corrective action where requiredIdentify relevant development needs by assessing own performance and behaviour through formal and informal feedbackDrive to execute own and direct reports planned development by attending learning, seeking coaching or other industry or technical learning events and opportunitiesMaintain a capable high performing team by identifying a talent pool through conducting career conversations and utilising the talent grid principles and developing talent retention programmes (e.g. rotation)Build depth of skills and knowledge in the team of managers by sharing knowledge and insight with team members, ensuring mentoring, coaching and day to day activitiesImprove productivity and reduce costs by improving work processes through offering innovative ideas and input and soliciting input from managers and teamsEnsure transformational targets are met through consideration of targets during the staff recruitment, retention and training process and utilising suppliers listed on the preferred supplier list for departmentContribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals and support business strategies that improve the corporate image by ensuring self, managers and team participation in company culture building initiativesDeliver a world class service through others by ensuring a client centric culture through required interventionsIdentify areas of resource inefficiencies and promote optimisation through promoting multi-skilling and addressing capacity gaps by reviewing and improving work processesCore Competencies: Technical Business administration and managementClient service managementFinancial accounting principlesGovernance, risk and controlsPrinciples of project managementRelevant regulatory knowledgeStakeholder managementStrategic planningTalent managementBehavioural Building partnershipsCommunicationBuilding talentGuiding team successContinuous improvementBuilding partnershipsDriving for resultsQualifications: Essential: Advanced Diplomas/National 1st DegreesPreferred: Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)Experience: 7 years financial management in financial services sector5 years managing othersSalary: Market related
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