Apex Group UK | Head of Finance

Key responsibilities

• The role is responsible for financial control, planning, analysis, governance, and transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with regional and Group objectives while providing insightful financial leadership to support executive decision-making.
• Act as a trusted business partner to Managing Directors, Regional Finance Heads, COO and senior leadership teams, providing financial insight and challenge to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the growth, profitability and long-term objectives of International Business & Distribution.
• Support business leaders in evaluating strategic initiatives, investments, acquisitions, client opportunities and commercial decisions.
• Lead multi-year financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, capital planning and scenario modelling to support sustainable growth.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial insight on pricing, profitability, client economics, resource allocation and business performance.
• Provide leadership, oversight and governance of the Finance function, ensuring robust financial controls and compliance with Group policies.
• Work with Financial Controllers, MDs, COO and Regional Finance Heads to ensure financial information supports effective management of business performance, risk and profitability.
• Oversee the preparation and completion of monthly management accounts and reporting submissions to Group Finance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for accounting, valuation and complex indirect tax matters.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, applicable local GAAP requirements and Group accounting policies.
• Lead cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and working capital optimisation initiatives.
• Ensure effective governance and control over financial master data, reporting structures and financial systems.
• Oversee all regulatory reporting and disclosures, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and engagement with supervisory authorities.
• Prepare ad hoc regulatory submissions and disclosures in consultation with management boards where required.
• Oversee annual FATCA and CRS reporting in conjunction with the Head of Compliance.
• Identify, assess and manage financial, operational and regulatory risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are established and monitored.
• Draft, prepare and present Board and Committee papers and financial reporting required for governance and corporate oversight.
• Prepare finance reports and presentations for Boards, Committees and senior management.
• Act as the primary relationship manager for external auditors, tax advisers, regulators and other key external stakeholders.
• Manage the annual audit process, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings and reporting challenges.
• Oversee relationships with outsourced providers and third-party service partners to ensure service quality, compliance and value delivery.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, process standardisation and automation across the Finance function.
• Lead the optimisation, implementation and adoption of finance systems and reporting tools to support business growth and operational excellence.
• Ensure financial considerations are embedded in new business initiatives, projects and organisational change programmes.
• Ensure effective execution of finance operations and reporting processes supporting new business activity.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing Finance team across multiple locations and jurisdictions.
• Build and maintain a fit-for-purpose finance organisation with appropriate capability, succession planning and resource allocation.
• Establish clear objectives, accountability measures and performance expectations across the Finance team.
• Build strong relationships with Regional Finance Heads, business leaders and support functions across the Group.
• Liaise closely with the Regional Head of Finance and other Regional Finance leaders to ensure consistency of financial management and reporting practices.

Skills & experience

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years' progressive finance experience, including senior finance leadership responsibility within the financial services industry.
• Strong experience in financial control, statutory reporting, regulatory reporting and business partnering.
• Demonstrated success leading geographically dispersed and international finance teams.
• Extensive experience working with executive management, Boards and senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, local GAAP requirements and financial services regulatory environments.
• Experience managing external auditors, regulators, tax advisers and professional service providers.
• Proven ability to influence executive decision-making through financial insight and strategic business partnering.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience driving profitability, operational efficiency and business performance.
• Experience leading finance transformation, automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Advanced systems and reporting expertise, preferably including Workday Financial Management and related analytical tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced international environment, managing multiple priorities and time zones.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, resilience and accountability.

Apex Group UK

Apex Group UK is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance). In its own words: "We are your single source financial solution provider."

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in London, Chelmsford and Reading.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance