Finance Manager

Apex Group

  • St Peter Port, Guernsey
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.For our business, for clients, and for youJob DescriptionFinance ManagerLevel - up to Assistant Vice PresidentRole Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands
Department: Finance Department
Employment Type: Permanent – FulltimeThe RoleAssisting the Guernsey Head of Finance manage the relationships between the local operational business and the regional finance team.
Assisting the Guernsey Head of Finance in the day-to-day management of the Guernsey Finance team. The Team is currently split over various European locations and will also soon have a number based in the GSC in India.
Reviewing P&L, revenue figures and BS, against prior month, YTD and budget, identifying and articulating any variances and reasons behind the movement.
Ensure the accuracy of intercompany recharges and that they are appropriately recorded.
Oversight of the Finance accrued income process to ensure its accuracy, and interactions with the local Operations Team.
Assisting in the collation of the Finance Packs for all local Board meetings.
Ensure all Regulatory reporting deadlines are met including a) the calculation and ongoing monitoring of the Company’s compliance with local capital adequacy rules as well as b) various finance related regulatory returns.
Take the local lead for preparation of the annual statutory accounts for the Region and act as principal contact with the external Auditors on all audit work locally.Key ResponsibilitiesDeputise as necessary for the Guernsey Head of Finance.
Assisting with the day-to-day management of the Guernsey Finance team.
Working in conjunction with the wider regional and Group finance teams.
Responsible for assisting in the management of all aspects of finance locally across P+L/balance sheet reporting, regulatory reporting, billing and cash management and supplier management.
Business Partner between the operational businesses and group finance ensuring a succinct and efficient delivering of the finance service to the local businesses.
You will build strong relationships with all key stakeholders through the delivery of your role.GenericEnsuring all Group reporting requirements are adhered too.
In conjunction with the Guernsey Head of Finance, to assist the business in the timely delivery of the periodic budgeting process.
Monitor the issuance of local client billing in line with billing timetables (majority are on quarterly basis) for fixed and variable billing established by Group.
Monitor and report on progression against cash collection targets on an ongoing basis and work with the business to try and address blockages.
Monitor the Accounts payable and payments process to ensure timely settlement of third-party invoices by the Group Treasury function.Skills requiredPreferably a relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
At least three years of experience in Financial Services.
Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously.
Confident manner with strong communication skills.
Creative thinker with the ability to deliver pragmatic solutions.
Demonstrate personal qualities and discretion and integrity.
An ability to work under-pressure.Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

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