JOB DESCRIPTION Finance Manager – Guernsey Pensions
Job title: Finance Manager Reporting to: Head of Finance Office: Guernsey, Channel Islands Type: Permanent, full time
About Sovereign
Sovereign Pension Services (CI) Limited is part of the Sovereign Group which began in
Gibraltar in 1987 and has since grown into one of the largest independent providers of
corporate, private client, retirement planning, insurance and tax services.
With a network of 23 offices spanning Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, Sovereign’s
global people count of 600+. We currently manage over 20,000 structures for a wide variety
of clients – companies, entrepreneurs, private investors or ultra to high-net-worth individuals
and their families – and have assets under administration in excess of £20 billion.
We pride ourselves on the exceptional breadth and depth of our technical knowledge; our
culture is entrepreneurial, but we are fully committed to maintaining compliance and
promoting ethical conduct.
Finance Manager
As a hands on Finance Manager for Guernsey Pensions, you will be responsible for a
jurisdiction fundamental to the Groups profitability, 3-year plan and revenue of roughly £4m.
You will also receive services from our Mauritius shared service centre and feedback on their
delivery as appropriate as well as develop a remote support in Dubai.
You will be accountable for all financial duties. You will support the Board with setting local
targets, budgets and forecasts and (with your team) you will create and maintain financial
plans, with a strong commercial focus and mind-set. Delivery of the sales and purchase
ledgers also form part of this role.
You will be comfortable communicating with external parties and deliver all regulatory
requirements associated to finance.
You will be comfortable challenging as and when appropriate and deliver all management
information to the teams in a timely and proactive manner which you will clearly articulate
locally and at Group level.
You will maintain all financial systems in line with Group policy, leading on local system
development when appropriate. Identifying areas that require improvement and implementing
necessary changes to support the business are also pre-requisites.
You will be used to going the extra mile to support the business, comfortable with change and
have a willingness to travel in line with business needs.
Main duties (locally and at Group level)
• Production and presentation of monthly management accounts to local board,
and contributing to Quarterly Business Reviews with Group.
• Preparation of financial statements (in line with timetable), although this is
produced by the auditor however you will manage the process.
• Oversight of the timely and accurate recording of pension transactions by our
Mauritius Service Centre
• Forecasting and annual 3-year plan creation
• Creation, management and delivery of timetables
• Contribute to the company financial strategy and decision-making process and
ensure alignment too
• Deliver insightful market, operational and pricing (internal and external)
analysis and proposals to challenge the current way of working
• Manage the audit process and liaise with any external personnel
• Manage, mentor and motivate your team. Success is measured by their
development and satisfaction
• Undertake financial analysis and regulatory reporting as required
• Ensuring robust financial systems and processes are in place
• Recommend improvements to existing financial models (P&L, Balance Sheet
and Cash Flow)
• Managing the purchase and sales ledger with a view to further utilising the
Mauritius shared service centre and/or further developing the support in Dubai
• Take responsibility for personal development, in line with agreed performance
appraisal objectives
• Undertake training as required
• Any other related duties as may be requested from time to time
The duties listed are not meant to be exhaustive and you may be asked to undertake other
reasonable tasks of a similar nature, but which are not explicitly listed in the job description.
Ideal Candidate
• Professionally qualified accountant (CPA/CIMA/ACCA/ACA preferred) or
qualified by experience
• Pensions experience an advantage but not essential
• Excellent communicator, with both internal and external colleagues at all levels
• Strong people management skills and the ability to support, listen, encourage
and coach.
• Hard-working, efficient, resilient and motivated by results
• Ability to analyse and make recommendations, alongside the capacity to drive
through key business changes
• Team player and ability to lead
• Strong business and commercial acumen and understanding of financial issues
The candidate will also need to support the Sovereign Group Mission, Vision, Values & Goals:
o Mission = Listening. Understanding. Planning. Delivering. o Vision = To be the best at helping our clients achieve their aspirations. o Values =
▪ Superior Service ▪ One Team ▪ Versatile ▪ Ethical ▪ Respect ▪ Expertise ▪ Independent ▪ Grow ▪ Nimble
o Goals = ▪ Grow Sovereign Organically and through acquisition ▪ Operate collaboratively, driving efficiency, consistency, knowledge,
sharing and group cross selling ▪ A leading provider for our financial solutions in all our jurisdictions ▪ Leveraging our success to invest in our people and our infrastructure ▪ Strive for excellence
The Sovereign Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage
diversity throughout our company. We will not tolerate discrimination against protected
characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, parental status,
maternity etc). We ensure that no member of staff or any job applicants are treated less
favourably than anyone else.
Equal Opportunities apply in all our working conditions including pay, hours of work, holiday
entitlement, sick pay, recruitment, training, promotion etc.