Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

Role: Head of Finance and Procurement

Location: Jersey

Line of Service: Business Enablement

Grade: Senior Manager

Contracted Hours per Week: 37.5 hours

PwC Channel Islands Overview:

PwC is a highly dynamic professional services firm offering Advisory, Tax, Audit and other assurance services to a large portfolio of international and local clients. The Channel Islands firm employs 600+ staff in offices across Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney and is part of an international network of 151 PwC firms employing over 364,000 staff.

Job Summary:

Head of Finance and Procurement is responsible for overall operational management of the PwC’s financial activities. This role involves overseeing financial operations ensuring efficient day-to-day running of the finance department, supporting business operations through effective financial management, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing leadership to the finance team. The role has managers reporting to them covering the following functions:

Financial Risk & Reporting

Finance Business Partnering

Internal Firm’s Tax

Payroll

Procurement, Business Services & Projects

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Oversee the implementation of financial strategies, policies, and procedures.

Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes and those monitoring financial performance against budgets and forecasts.

Ensure efficient and effective cash flow management, including cash forecasting, working capital management, and liquidity monitoring.

Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure financial accuracy.

Identify opportunities for process improvements within the finance function to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Risk Management:

● Oversee the:

implementation and maintenance of robust financial controls and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure financial accuracy.

steps taken by the team to manage the tasks relating to internal and external audits including addressing any findings and implementing recommendations.

● Ensure processes are in place for compliance with financial laws, regulations, and industry standards.

● Execute certain key financial controls.

Team Leadership:

Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and procurement teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Set performance objectives, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide feedback and coaching.

Promote effective collaboration and communication within the finance team and with other departments.

Build and maintain appropriate PwC Network relationships in particular those in PwC UK Finance.

Supporting Strategic Initiatives:

● Support the Finance Director in:

strategic planning and decision-making processes.

executing finance and cross-functional projects and initiatives to drive operational improvements and support business growth.

providing financial and procurement insights to support strategic initiatives and business development efforts

reporting to the firm’s leadership

staying updated on best practices and industry trends, implementing relevant changes to improve financial operations.

Direct Reports:

This role reports to:

Finance Director

Qualifications & Certifications:

Qualified accountant with recognised accounting body.

Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in finance and procurement roles, with at least 5 years in a management position.

Skills & Experience Required:

Essential skills

Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation.

Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

High level of integrity and commitment to ethical practices.

Desirable skills

Project management experience and skills.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to make short trips from time to time to the firm’s office in Guernsey and possibly also the UK Firm’s offices in London.

The skills we look for in our people:

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, Evolved PwC Professional.

The Evolved PwC Professional focuses on two core behaviours: Trusted Leadership and Distinctive outcomes. Trusted Leadership is underpinned by core behaviours that Inspire, Empower and Evolve, and Distinctive outcomes is underpinned by behaviours that Champion, Build and Deliver.

Diversity:

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their unique strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business. https://pwc.to/2vY6KZm.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Balance Sheet Analysis, Cash Flow Analysis, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Financial Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Policy, Financial Review, Financial Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Modeling, Financial Strategy, Inclusion, Influence {+ 17 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date