Head of Finance

at  MMC Corporate

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

Mercer is a global leader in Wealth, Health and Career services. Mercer’s Investments business (under Wealth) is a leading global provider of investment advice, tools and implementation solutions. It provides investment related services to a wide range of clients globally including customised advice and support at every stage of the investment decision making, risk management and investment monitoring process.
Mercer Global Investments Europe Limited (“MGIE”), based in Dublin is a key provider of investment solutions across the International region, including Europe, UK, Asia and the Middle East. MGIE is authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) to provide MiFID services, it was established in 2006 and currently manages assets in excess of $180bn through a range of Dublin domicile funds.
MGIE is currently seeking to appoint a Head of Finance (PCF-11) to lead its Finance function based in Dublin. This is an established senior role in an internationally regarded regulated investment firm successfully operating in Ireland as part of a Global business. The role will sit in MMC Finance reporting to the MMC Ireland Group CFO with an additional reporting line to the MGIE CEO.
The successful candidate will commence employment as MGIE’s Head of Finance (PCF 11) and subject to successfully completing an initial period, the individual will be appointed as Executive Director (PCF 1) on the Board.

THE ROLE

This role holder will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership on strategic matters and be the regulatory point of contact for all financial matters with the CBI. They will support development of financial strategies that align with the organisation’s goals and objectives. They will be responsible for leading the Finance team in maintaining a strong control environment and all the Company’s internal and external reporting requirements as well as overseeing capital requirements, liquidity levels etc. The role holder will also work closely with the Audit Committee Chair on relevant finance matters and continually enhance financial reporting to the Audit Committee and Board.
As the role evolves and encompasses Director responsibilities, the role holder’s primarily responsibility will include acting in the best interests of MGIE Ltd. as well as its employees and shareholders. From a Company Law perspective, Director’s duties have been codified and placed into Companies Act 2014. The role holder will be responsible for these fiduciary duties and related compliance obligations in addition to this role profile.
The role holder will also be subject to the Individual Accountability Framework (‘IAF’) and the Senior Executive Accountability Regime (‘SEAR’). Support and guidance will be provided but prospective candidates are expected to be very familiar with IAF and SEAR regimes and related expectations.
This is a pre-approved control function with board representation, as such and in line with the Company’s strong culture, the successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest professional and conduct standards while being a key leader in the firm and the wider MMC Finance team.