Head of Finance - Dublin - Marsh McLennan
11 hours ago
Description
Company: Mercer
What you can expect:
Mercer is a global leader in Wealth, Health and Career services. Mercer Global Investments Europe Limited (MGIE), based in Dublin is a key provider of investment solutions across the International region, including Europe, UK, Asia and the Middle East.
MGIE is currently seeking to appoint a Head of Finance (PCF-11) to lead its Finance function based in Dublin.
The Role
This role holder will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership on strategic matters and be the regulatory point of contact for all financial matters with the CBI.
They will support development of financial strategies that align with the organisation's goals and objectives.
They will be responsible for leading the Finance team in maintaining a strong control environment and all the Company's internal and external reporting requirements.
Responsibilities
* Leadership: Contribute to the strategy and business of the firm at a board level and add value to executive decision making.
* Identify and manage risks including financial risks, market, credit, and operational risks.
* Be a leader and advocate for the firm and the finance team through representation on various leadership forums.
* Partner with the business and provide guidance and direction on finance matters to firm's leadership.
* Challenge appropriately and support the leadership on any areas of concern.
* Contribute to setting the tone from the top to maintain and enhance the firm's strong culture.
* Responsible for all periodic and ad-hoc financial reporting to Central Bank of Ireland, Board of Directors, Group Finance and Auditors.
* Direct and lead the team on all accounting, tax and reporting aspects in a strong control environment.
* Ensure compliance with corporate policies, local/US GAAP and local statutory and reporting regulations.
* Provide support in continuously identifying more efficient and effective ways of operating.
* Responsible for proposing statutory budgets and monitoring capital, liquidity, profitability, interest rate, FX and pension scheme.
Stakeholder Management
* Establish and develop strong relationships with all Board members and the executive team.
* Lead relationships with regulators, auditors, tax advisors, bankers, and other corporate stakeholders.
* Maintain strong relationships with the MMC Group on all financial and regulatory matters.
* Support the Group CFO in managing stakeholder expectations.
Requirements
* University degree in finance, accounting, or economics with Professional Accounting Qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA.
* Sufficient relevant experience in regulated financial services and leadership experience.
* Ability to prioritise multiple demands and guide stakeholders to focus on key issues.
* Excellent leadership and influencing skills.
* Willingness to get into the details to understand the issues but retaining the ability to see the big picture.
* Technologically minded, exploiting more effective and efficient ways of delivering.
Key Differentiators
* The ability to interface with senior leaders and industry experts.
* First-hand experience of working in a PCF or similar role for a large MiFID regulated company.
Mercer has more than 25,000 employees based worldwide and operates in 130 countries.
We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients.
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