Associate Director - Group Financial Controller
Starlight International is seeking a qualified Associate Director - Group Financial Controller to lead and develop the finance function across its group of companies.
This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for financial reporting, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, taxation, statutory compliance, internal controls, and finance operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the finance and accounting function, ensuring accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial operations, and act as the principal finance business partner to senior management and the Board.
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Serve as a director of the Company and/or other Group entities, subject to Board and regulatory approval where required, and assume the associated statutory, fiduciary, governance, and regulatory responsibilities.
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Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, and prepare or review management accounts, statutory financial statements, cash-flow reports, performance analyses, and Board reporting in accordance with the applicable reporting framework, including IFRS.
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Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, long-term financial planning, and scenario analysis.
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Manage cash flow, liquidity, working capital, banking relationships, funding requirements, and treasury activities.
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Oversee general-ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and inter-company transactions.
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Ensure compliance with applicable Isle of Man corporate income tax, VAT, ITIP, National Insurance, Companies Registry, statutory reporting, and economic-substance requirements, including the preparation and filing of relevant returns and reports.
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Coordinate annual accounts filings, and act as the principal contact for auditors, tax advisers, banks, and other professional advisers.
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Develop and maintain financial policies, delegated authorities, internal controls, and risk-management processes covering financial reporting, liquidity, taxation, operations, and fraud.
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Support financing arrangements, acquisitions, restructurings, due diligence, and other strategic projects.
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Improve finance systems, reporting tools, data quality, process automation, and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications and Experience
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A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of professional qualifications and relevant experience.
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A recognized professional accounting qualification (ICAEW ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS CA, or equivalent) with current membership in good standing with the relevant professional body.
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At least three years' experience in a senior finance role, such as Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Senior Finance Manager, or equivalent.
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Demonstrable experience preparing management accounts, statutory financial statements, budgets, forecasts, cash-flow reports, and senior-management or Board reporting.
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Experience managing finance operations across multiple currencies and jurisdictions.
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Practical knowledge of Isle of Man corporate income tax, VAT, ITIP, National Insurance, Companies Registry, statutory filing, and economic-substance requirements.
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Excellent written and spoken English, with strong analytical, organisational, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities.
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High standards of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, and professional judgement.
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The right to work in, and residence in, the Isle of Man.
Nice to Have
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Advanced Microsoft Excel and NetSuite skills.
Practical experience with cryptocurrency accounting and treasury operations, including self-custody wallets, crypto-to-fiat conversions, exchanges, transaction controls, and reconciliations.
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What We Offer
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A competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience.
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Flexible or hybrid working arrangements, including flexible hours and permanent home working. A private office is available at the Group's corporate headquarters in Douglas, but office attendance is not required. The successful candidate may work permanently from home but must collect finance-department mail from the office once per week.
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Professional-development and continuing-education support.
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Direct exposure to senior management and the Board.
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A senior leadership role with the opportunity to shape and develop the finance function.
