About Belasko
We are a proudly independent fiduciary and fund administration provider with offices in Guernsey, Jersey, Luxembourg and the UK. We launched in 2011 to provide bespoke solutions to institutional and private clients with a clear and unbiased focus on quality across three service lines: Funds, Corporate Services and Private Wealth. Today we employ over 100 professionals across each of our four locations and have ambitions to grow further, primarily through organic growth and also through targeted M&A activity where it is in line with our strategic vision.
We have a clear focus to grow our Fund Administration offering to appeal to those fund managers looking for more peace of mind and consistency of delivery, particularly where client service standards might be falling with incumbent providers. To achieve this, we have developed a technology solution and on-boarding team that make it easy to transfer administrator, or set-up a new fund with complete confidence that we will plan the details with them up front.
Our vision
To lead the future of fund and fiduciary administration by leveraging technology, exceptional people, and personalised service – enabling our clients to focus on what matters most: performance and growth.
Our Values
Be Clear
We think clearly, communicate simply and deliver with purpose. We cut through the noise and bring focus to complexity
Be Agile
We stay responsive and ready. We adapt, move quickly and act with intention always pushing forward.
Be Confident
We bring intelligent thinking and clear judgement to every challenge. Grounded in expertise, we act decisively and stand by our work.
Be Human
We’re approachable, real and easy to work with. Trusted relationships are at our core.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Group Financial Planning & Reporting Manager
Department: Group Finance
Job Family: Finance
Job Level: Senior Manager
Reporting to: Group Financial Controller / Head of FP&A
About the role
This is a hands-on senior role within Group Finance, responsible for the design, execution and continuous improvement of Belasko’s multi-jurisdiction statutory reporting and regulatory capital & liquidity framework across Luxembourg, Jersey, Guernsey and the UK. You will also lead the Group’s consolidated reporting requirements related to new financing arrangements, including monthly statutory reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), normalisation adjustments for EBITDA and Net Operating Cash Flow, and quarterly covenant compliance reporting. The role combines deep technical accounting (FRS 102/UK GAAP and Lux GAAP), robust capital and liquidity modelling, and proactive engagement with auditors and regulators (CSSF, JFSC, GFSC). You will work autonomously, set high standards for pace and accuracy, and build scalable models and controls that prevent breaches and support strategic decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the Group’s consolidated reporting requirements related to new financing arrangements, including:
- Preparation and submission of monthly consolidated Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements on a statutory (FRS 102) basis
- Calculation and reporting of normalisation adjustments for EBITDA and Net Operating Cash Flow
- Preparation of quarterly covenant compliance reports and supporting analysis for lenders and the Board
- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all relevant financing and statutory obligations
- Prepare year-end statutory accounts quickly and independently for multiple entities, applying FRS 102 (UK GAAP) and Lux GAAP with precision; own close timetables and drive process efficiency
- Build, maintain and enhance regulatory capital and liquidity forecasting models; implement and evidence jurisdiction-specific requirements including CSSF own funds (Luxembourg), ANLA (Jersey) and FRR Fiduciary and POI (Guernsey). Continuously monitor positions and early-warning indicators to identify, escalate and prevent breaches
- Own robust P&L, balance sheet and cash flow models; perform scenario and stress testing to assess funding needs, dividend capacity and headroom
- Interpret and apply the Group Transfer Pricing policy; ensure intercompany charges, cost allocations and funding flows are accurately reflected in forecasts, statutory accounts and regulatory capital model
- Act as a contact for auditors; prepare clean audit/regulatory packs, respond to queries and remediate findings promptly
- Establish model governance, documentation and version control; implement validation checks, reconciliations and MI that give leadership confidence in reported positions
- Partner with finance and business stakeholders across Lux/Jsy/Gsy & UK to align assumptions, data and reporting cadences; contribute to clarity on titles and accountabilities in line with organisational design initiatives
- Identify and drive improvements (e.g., close acceleration, standardised modelling, enhanced MI/visualisation) consistent with our values of Be Clear, Be Agile, Be Confident, Be Human
Qualifications & Experience:
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience in regulated financial-services groups
- Demonstrable expertise in FRS 102 and Lux GAAP, and in preparing multi-entity statutory accounts
- Proven track record building and maintaining regulatory capital and liquidity models across Luxembourg, Jersey and Guernsey frameworks (CSSF/ANLA/FRR)
- Experience engaging constructively with auditors and potentially regulators (CSSF, JFSC, GFSC)
- Comfortable working autonomously and delivering at pace on complex workloads in a multi-jurisdiction context
Skills Required:
- Advanced three-statement financial modelling and scenario/stress testing; exceptional Excel skills and familiarity with BI/visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI).
- Deep understanding of regulatory capital principles, tests and early-warning metrics; strong analytical judgement to prevent breaches.
- Technical excellence in statutory accounting (FRS 102/Lux GAAP), consolidation, intercompany and TP application.
- Clear, confident communication with boards, auditors and regulators; ability to simplify complexity and influence decisions.
- High ownership, resilience and agility; thrives in change and sets standards for pace and delivery.