Group Finance / Operations Director

Director on Group Operating Companies. Responsibilities: Managing the Group's finance department led by an experienced Senior Manager, covering the following: Overseeing the production of all Group companies monthly management accounts. Review of data from management reporting systems and the ongoing review and development of all management reporting as required to assist the management team in their duties. Accounting internal controls, including management of banking relationships and mandates. Setting and review of accounting policies. Liaison with Group auditors and management of the audit process Group's annual financial accounts. Submission of tax returns for all Group companies (prepared by in house tax department). Preparation of the annual budgets and monitoring. Quarterly financial reporting to shareholders. Overseeing the administration and company secretarial responsibilities of all Group companies. Overseeing the HR function with the assistance of the Group's HR assistant manager and external HR consultants. Review and approval of the Group's standard employment contracts and overall compliance with Isle of Man employment legislation. Ongoing management of the Group's staff handbook. Take the lead at board level for the ongoing operation, integrity and security of the business' IT systems, and future IT strategy. Management of the Group's IT department via the assistance of a senior in house developer and an IT support supervisor. Liaison with external IT consultants who will be carrying out a review of IT systems and making recommendations re any changes that may be required. Overseeing the management of the implementation of any changes. Overseeing the business' compliance with its office lease obligations. Responsibility for the Board's obligations under all applicable Health and Safety legislation including first aid and fire safety. Managing the facilities supervisor re his duties including: Liaison with external service and maintenance contractors. Compliance with relevant regulation relating to office buildings. Ensuring that staff have adequate and appropriate equipment and supplies etc. Upkeep and security of the offices. Experience & Qualifications: Must have experience in a similar role at Board level or leadership role. Holding a professional qualification relevant to the role i.e. ACA, ACCA. Excellent project management skills. Excellent leadership/ team management experience and a strong team player. Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage time effectively to meet deadlines. Good planning, organisational and problem-solving skills with excellent record keeping. Excellent communication skills at all levels. Flexible and adaptable in approach to tasks given. Proficient in budget planning, expenditure management, data analysis and performance metrics.
If you have the required skills please apply online at searchandselect.com quoting reference number: 16099