Finance Manager

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and management the local finance team members on a day to day basis
• Ensure the underlying Financial Operations are run in a controlled, timely and efficient manner and that the month end reporting is completed to a high standard and meet group deadlines
• Oversight and management of the audit process

Tasks

• Manage and ensure all group reporting requirements are met on monthly / quarterly / annual basis
• Manage cash in line with group policy, whilst ensuring local regulatory ANLA is maintained
• Support the Finance Director in the development of the annual budgets in accordance with the group timetable.
• Provide Management Information to the busines to allow the Client facing teams to analyse their desk performance
• Oversee the Monthly billing process to ensure deadlines are met and billing recovery levels are appropriate.
• Act as a role model to implement a culture which supports the Group Values and ensure engagement and commitment to deliver excellent client service, operational effectiveness and efficiencies
• Ensure team members receive appropriate training and that individual staff responsibilities are clear. Identify and address development needs and encourage self-development
• Responsible for ensuring the career aspirations and development needs of any direct reports is managed by holding effective “Everyday Conversations”.
• Pro-actively manage own development, encompassing both technical and leadership requirements to a level appropriate to role that supports the Group Values
• Continue and maintain relevant technical knowledge, ensuring CPD requirements are met
• Discharge the responsibilities as detailed for management in the Group Risk Management Policy
• Ensure that staff are aware of and adhere to the Company's policies and procedures, both on a group and local basis

Key competencies for position and level

• Builds effective Teams – Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
• Develops Talent – Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organisation’s goals
• Directs Work – Providing direction, delegating and removing obstacles to get work done
• Persuades – Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.

Key behaviours we expect to see

In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:
Hands-on’ and pragmatic and solutions driven

• Approachable and strong team player
• Commercially minded
• Completer finisher
• Good communicator
• High level of integrity
• Practical and methodical in approach
• Resilient – can work in a fast paced environment
• Self-motivated
• Ability to adapt to change
• Analytical and monitoring skills
• Developing capability
• Building confidence
• Empowering action
• Facilitating team work and collaboration
• Influencing skills

Required Experience

• Relevant professional qualification
• Relevant industry experience
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand Trust and company legal documents
• Strong IT knowledge and proficiency with relevant IT applications
• Works collaboratively with peers and colleagues
• High level of self-awareness and demonstrates to others the importance of self development
• Contributes to the management of the workflow of their team in a commercial, knowledgeable and client focused way
• Resilient and able to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Risk aware and demonstrates high levels of integrity, equality and diversity in their approach to work
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication and relationship skills
• Able to motivate and support colleagues through periods of change

At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.