Head of Financial Governance and Control
Isle of Man
Permanent
Our client seeks a Head of Financial Governance and Control to join their team.
Role Profile: Responsible for ensuring that all regulatory, statutory and financial reporting for the Group's Isle of Man subsidiaries is fully compliant with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
The role provides senior ownership of the Group's financial governance framework, internal controls, and regulatory reporting obligations, and acts as a key point of assurance to the Group Financial Controller, Group Finance Director, Boards and regulators.
Key tasks and responsibilities
- Overall accountability for the accurate and timely production of all financial, statutory and regulatory returns in line with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead the preparation of half-year and year-end statutory accounts, ensuring appropriate consolidation entries, supporting documentation and audit-ready workpapers are maintained.
- Own and oversee the Group's financial governance framework, ensuring compliance with internal controls, accounting policies and regulatory expectations.
- Prepare and maintain key regulatory documents including ICAAP, Recovery and Resolution Plans, business plans and licence applications.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, providing analysis and commentary on variances and supporting improved forecast accuracy.
- Monitor liquidity and capital key risk indicators, proactively supporting capital and liquidity management initiatives where required.
- Support capital and liquidity raising activities through high-quality financial and regulatory analysis.
- Contribute to Group Strategy and Board-level papers as required, providing insight and assurance on financial and regulatory matters.
- Drive continuous improvement and automation of reporting and control processes, working closely with systems and data teams.
- Oversee payment processing and release, ensuring appropriate controls and segregation of duties are maintained.
- Act as a senior liaison for external auditors, regulators and key external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with all Group policies, procedures and anti-money laundering requirements.
- Participate in ad-hoc projects and initiatives as required.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Significant experience in financial and regulatory reporting within a regulated or complex environment.
- Strong understanding of financial governance, internal controls and accounting standards.
- Excellent analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.
- High attention to detail with a strong assurance mindset.
- Confident communicator, able to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
- Experience with ERP systems (preferably SUN and Xero).
Your specialist: Debbie Amankwa
Quote job ref: 16538
Hi, I'm Debbie and I look forward to receiving your submission for this fantastic opportunity with this business.
