Our Client is a dynamic and entrepreneurial Trading and Shipping business who are experiencing rapid growth. By leveraging deep industry expertise and expansive global reach, they provide customized, forward-thinking solutions that enhance operational performance and drive long-term success in today’s fast-paced business environment. The ability to adjust quickly to shifting conditions is a core strength, allowing operations to remain steady even in unpredictable environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Strategy and Management
* Serve as a key member of the leadership team shaping company strategy, growth, and risk appetite.
* Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the Group’s business objectives and growth targets.
* Provide financial insight to support financing initiative, asset acquisition, decision-making process and shape its corporate governance.
* Assess financial risks and opportunities and manage risk mitigation initiatives.
Group Accounting and Consolidation
* Oversee all accounting and financial reporting activities for UK and overseas entities, ensuring full compliance with relevant local regulations and group policies.
* Lead group consolidation and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP
* Deliver timely and accurate financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
Asset Management
* Assist in the strategic management and optimization of the company’s asset portfolio.
* Support asset acquisition and disposal decisions by analysing potential profitability and financial impact.
Financial Budgeting and Reporting
* Develop, implement, and manage annual group-wide budgets.
* Lead financial forecasting and variance analysis.
* Conduct cost and performance analysis to identify and implement cost saving opportunities.
Risk, Compliance & Treasury
* Manage financial risk across areas such as foreign exchange, commodity credit exposure, liquidity allocation, and counterparty risk
* Support commercial and chartering teams with pricing strategy, counterparty credit review, and exposure management.
* Monitor global market trends, FX exposure, hedging (Swap/Collar/Fwd), pricing mechanisms for commodities (LME) and shipping (FFA), counterparty credit review, and trade credit exposure.
* Oversee treasury operations, including banking relationships, onboarding new businesses, cash flow forecasting, and financing arrangements.
* Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards, tax obligations, and financial regulations in all relevant jurisdictions.
Trade finance & Trading
* Foster relationship for trade finance opportunities and raise funds
* Managing Trade Finance Instruments
* Transaction Financing & Cash Flow Support
* Document Handling & Compliance
* Risk Management
* Stakeholder Coordination
* Reporting & Monitoring
Finance Staff Leadership and Development
* Lead and mentor the finance and accounting teams to drive performance and accountability.
* Foster a collaborative team culture and cross-functional partnerships across departments.
* Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing professional development of finance personnel.
Taxation and Corporate Structure
* Direct tax planning and compliance across jurisdictions to optimize the Group’s tax position.
* Work with legal and advisory teams to maintain an efficient and compliant corporate structure.
Compliance and ISO
* Ensure financial practices comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
* Support company-wide ISO compliance efforts in coordination with internal departments.
Pension and Staff benefits
* Review employee benefits pension and health insurance
* Deal with payroll