Deputy Group CFO

An exciting and exclusive opportunity has become available with a well–established, London based Family Office who is looking for a qualified (ACA / ACCA) Deputy Group CFO.

Reporting to and working closely with the Group CFO, the Deputy Group CFO will be heavily involved in all aspects of the business including the management and analysis of costs attributed to Residential Property Ownership and Property Management, Fine Art portfolios and other investment areas. As such, the ideal candidate will possess a broad–based background within a Family Office environment.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

• Management and guidance of financial teams in London and Europe.
• Financial reporting, consolidation, tax reporting and audit coordination.
• Management reporting across business and family areas.
• Treasury management.
• Systems reviews to incorporate the design and introduction of new processes.
• Compliance reporting including KYC/AML etc.
• Liaising with lawyers and other professional advisers and banks custodians.
• Working closely with other management areas including Executive Office, Building Services, Property Services, Human Resources and IT.

Requirements:

• Well qualified, experienced finance professional (ACA/ACCA)
• A strong ability to work with legal partners, reviewing and commenting on agreements from a commercial perspective.
• Broad based portfolio of previous experience demonstrating ability to manage many tasks in different areas simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritise and maintain a balanced perspective whilst identifying key elements in decision processes, risks and opportunities.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely on many topics as well as read, analyse, and summarise documents and reports.
• Proven success in driving projects to completion, meeting deadlines and thirst for perfection
• Enthusiasm to be involved at detail level and participate wherever needed, no matter what.
• Eye for detail to ensure highest standards of accuracy in reports and other output achieved.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems and applications, primarily MS Office driven, and ability to drive systems changes across departments.
• Ability to provide constructive practical advice in many areas and listen to others input.
• A self–disciplined individual with broad–based common–sense approach to life
• Quick learner with good administrative skills

Remuneration will be commensurate with the duties and demands of the role and the experience of the candidate.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please send a (preferably Word) copy of your latest CV