Head of Finance

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.

Join the Close Brothers Motor Finance Team where you will be leading the Motor Finance Ireland finance function in the Republic of Ireland and working closely with the Retail Finance Director and Motor UK Finance team to ensure alignment of financial control and financial performance objectives.

Working as part of the Motor Finance Ireland team our ideal team member you will be accountable for managing and developing a team of finance professionals, at various stages of their careers, ensuring that appropriate annual objectives are in place and that effective performance reviews are undertaken with excellent presentation and communication skills.  This role is designated as a Pre‑Approval Controlled Function (PCF‑11) under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness and Probity Regime.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Financial Controller / Finance Manager to ensure appropriate financial controls are in place across the business ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the general ledger.
• Undertake and document monthly reviews of profit and loss statements and balance sheet reconciliations, in accordance with established Group standard.
• Ensure business unit financial (interim/year-end) returns, regulatory returns, tax returns and statutory accounts are produced accurately, within established timescales and with appropriate controls in place.
• Promote bringing currently due statutory accounts up to date
• Direct the development of the detailed budget resulting from the strategic plan and ensure that the budget is completely and accurately recorded in the budgeting system.
• Coordinate periodic re-forecasting processes, in accordance with Group requests. Engaging fellow exco members to agree appropriate updates to NBV, margins, bad debt and cost expectations.
• Present and report on financial risks to the business Risk and Compliance Committee.
• Provide insightful analysis and commentary to be used to challenge the business’s performance, ensuring financial targets are met and that the performance is appropriately conveyed.
• Lead a high performing, engaged team, and sponsor people initiatives within the team

Developing Our People: as a line manager, you will be accountable for inspiring and motivating your team, as well as developing performance through coaching. You will encourage your team to take duty for their own personal development and provide support through regular feedback.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Previous Board level experience within financial services
• Strong commercial acumen and comprehension of financial control and financial planning and analysis
• Experience of leading and developing high performing teams
• The successful candidate must meet and continue to meet the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness and Probity Standards, including demonstrating competence, capability, honesty, integrity, and financial soundness

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

• Previously held PCF11
• Experience of working in the Automotive finance industry
• Experience in a FTSE 250 or 350 financial services organisation

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.

ABOUT US

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

To find out more about life at Close Brothers:
https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541

To find out more about our benefits:
https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits

To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:
Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group

The Company

Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Our specialist lending and deposit solutions include: 

• Commercial: Offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market. 
• Retail : Provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates. 
• Property: Offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans.

At Close Brothers, we are here to help people and businesses thrive over the long term. 

Through our deep sector knowledge and expertise, focus on delivering excellent and specialist service, and strength of established relationships, we support our customers through the cycle. Our values of deep expertise, consistent service and long-term relationships embody our distinctive culture and customer-centric approach. 

We also recognise our responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our businesses, employees and customers, now and into the future.

The Benefits

Private medical

Discounted health checks

Stakeholder pension contribution

Gym discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Purchase additional holiday

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