Finance Director, Corporate Markets

2 months ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Link Group Full time

Job Description

Overview:


The
Finance Director, MUFG Corporate Markets, will be based on a hybrid basis from our stunning city centre office in Leeds, providing commercial and financial support to the CEO of MUFG Corporate Markets and assisting the Group CFO on executive and board reporting, collaborating on the development of finance and management information systems and leading a high-performing team that will help drive financial best practice for the business globally.

You will get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in MUFG Pension & Market Services. You will be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries.

There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we will provide the support you need to do just that.


Benefits:

26 days annual leave, plus a wellbeing day, a volunteer day, bank holidays and the opportunity to buy up to 5 days' extra each year

Health, wellbeing and lifestyle rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family

Everything from:
Employee Assistance Programme; Discounts on retail and socialising; Travel and technology; cycle2work scheme; A host of gym and fitness subscriptions; Car Salary Sacrifice scheme

Appreciate programme: Employee recognition programme

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Medical Insurance
Paid Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave, Shared Parental Leave

What you need:


As with any role, we want to find the right person and we want to make sure you know it is the right role for you too.


This means you really need:



  • Relevant
    senior leadership and professional qualifications in excess of fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • At least
    years demonstrable experience in a leadership role within Financial Services or a financial institution
  • A
    global mindset with the ability to think globally, work globally and have the ability to enable business change globally

  • Exceptional verbal and written
    communication skills, with the ability to inspire confidence, influence and motivate others
  • Strong
    motivational leadership skills with the ability to manage financial risk and control activities in a complex, developing operation, all whilst driving results and fostering innovation
  • A
    comprehensive understanding of financial and strategic planning with the desire to shape the strategy
  • A proven ability to oversee multiple risk types, including credit, market, operational, investment, regulatory and strategic risk and specifically liquidity, refinancing, concentration and counterparty risk

  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of dealing within a regulatory environment, with a sound understanding of key regulatory regimes in the jurisdictions in which MUFG Pension & Market Services operates
  • An ability to exercise oversight over governance, risk, compliance, and control arrangements in a complex financial organisation
  • A
    strategic mindset with outstanding organisational and leadership skills, commercial acumen and the courage, resilience, drive and determination to lead high performing teams
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels

Day to Day you will:

  • Work with the CFO to develop and evaluate both the short and long-term strategic financial objectives of the MUFG Corporate Markets business, in line with the overall business strategy
  • Provide the Executive Manager Team with advice and support on the financial implications of business activities and provide ongoing support to planning initiatives through financial data, MI, analysis, reports and recommendations
  • Support the production of the half year and full year results announcements to the market with analysis of half on half and year on year revenue, operating costs and earnings performance, with a focus on underlying business drivers and KPI's
  • Ensure the timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts for the MUFG Corporate Markets business, including the management and preparation of Board report commentary each month, the highlighting of underlying business drivers for YTD variances to budget and material changes to the full year forecast
  • Support the CFO and GM Corporate Finance with relevant M&A activity, including, but not limited to, active participation and input into growth and investment opportunities for the MUFG Corporate Markets business and recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance
  • Lead whilst overseeing the preparation of the annual budget process and preparation of top-down targets BU timetables and the accuracy of cost centre budgets
  • Support the implementation of global financial strategies, policies, procedures and ways of working good practice for the business, cascading to the team and key stakeholder groups to ensure MUFG Pension & Market Services achieves its financial objectives
  • Take responsibility for month end accruals and other ad hoc journals, including supporting the annual and half year preparation of statutory financial statements and reconciliation of management accounts for the relevant business areas
  • Collaborate with the CSO, MUFG Corporate Markets on the production and presentation of the monthly Business Performance Review paper and supporting analysis, including KPI reporting, the analysis of trends and lead indicators, MI development and weekly reporting
  • Develop and lead a high performing, motivated team which will include development, coaching and mentoring practices that enable strong relationships and stability
  • Support the development of the strategic financial plan and long-term financial sustainability plan
  • Ensure full adherence to legal and regulatory requirements and the good conduct of the businesses, maintaining ongoing compliance and upholding the excellent reputation of MUFG Pension & Market Services

About Us


MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business connecting millions of people with their assets - safely, securely and responsibly.


Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.


A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.


About the Team
Our Finance function provides accounting, reporting and strategic finance management for both our global organisation and global businesses. From payments, insurance and treasury through to property, transformation and procurement. Our Finance function is vital to the ongoing success of MUFG Pension & Market Services.


MUFG Pension & Market Services is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.

We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively.

We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported.

We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey and together we will achieve our full potential.


We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.

Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.

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