Head - Finance Controller - Bank - CA/CFA

Our client, a global banking leader, is actively seeking an experienced individual as Finance controller to co-ordinate and work closely with their FP&A team and manage their line of business. This role will be responsible for designing, building, and managing outcomes that will provide transparency to the business on balance sheet and P&L in a way that allows the CFOs to have a clear line of sight on risks and issues within their financials.

Some of the key responsibilities will include :

- Develop a business view to the controllership function within the firm

- Manage, deliver, and govern business controller related reporting and analytics requirements

- Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.

- Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and other relevant accounting standards.

- Collaborate closely with the accounting teams in helping drive greater control of entries that impact business performance outcomes.

- Work closely with the data management team to define GL standards and accounting treatments to help balance control and performance reporting requirements

- Analyze financial data and provide strategic recommendations to senior management.

- Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives across the finance function.

To be eligible for this role you will require :

- CA or CFA or equivalent qualification is required.

- 15+ years' work experience in managing a business aligned controller function

- Should have strong experience in implementation of strategic changes as well as knowledge of core accounting guidelines, IFRS etc.

- Good eye for detail and with a strong focus on controls and compliance to policies and procedures

- Demonstrated experience of influencing decisions at senior leadership level. Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to work with cross cultural teams.

- Experience of working in a global organisation in a matrix environment.