Group Finance Director, Jersey

To lead the financial strategy, operational performance, and infrastructure development across the group. This is a key executive leadership position responsible for driving financial integrity, operational consistency, and infrastructure alignment across multiple jurisdictions.

Reports to: Chairman

Key Responsibilities

  • Group Financial Strategy & Oversight
  • Direct the development and execution of group-wide financial strategies, ensuring long-term sustainability and profitability.
  • Oversee consolidated financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting across all business units and jurisdictions.
  • Ensure compliance with international financial regulations, tax requirements, and fiduciary standards.
  • Lead group-wide audits and liaise with external auditors, regulators, and financial institutions.

Group Operations Management

  • Standardise operational processes across offices to enhance service delivery, compliance, and cost-efficiency.
  • Establish and monitor operational KPIs across all jurisdictions and ensure consistent reporting to group leadership.
  • Implement group-wide policies, procedures, and operational controls.
  • Drive service-level improvements and support business development with operational scalability.

Infrastructure Leadership

  • Lead the strategic development and integration of infrastructure (IT systems, facilities, technology platforms) across the group.
  • Evaluate and implement group-level technology solutions to support fiduciary compliance, data security, and operational automation.
  • Oversee procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiations for infrastructure-related needs.
  • Champion the group’s business continuity, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery planning.

Key Competencies / Skills / Experience /Behaviours Required

  • Fully qualified in ACCA or ACA.
  • Strong experience within a Private Equity organisation having oversight of financial service investee companies.
  • Proven experience managing multi-jurisdictional trust company would be a distinct advantage.
  • Alternative experience in M&A sector for accountants working in M&A for trust companies.
  • Strong background in infrastructure planning and implementation, especially IT and operational systems.
  • Understanding of fiduciary obligations, compliance frameworks, and regulatory environments.
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills.

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