AVP, Business Finance - Coverage & GCF (Emiratized)

JOB PURPOSE: 

The WHOLESALE, IB & International Business Finance team comprises of individual functions globally supporting the following products; Global Corporate Finance, Transaction Banking, Global Markets along with the Coverage function for Investment, Corporate & Commercial Banking. The unit falls under the Group Finance department and reports to the CFO - WHOLESALE, IB & International.

Key priorities of this role include: 

• Act as a trusted Finance advisor on business performance & strategic issues specific to the business
• Providing world class financial reporting & support services, adding value through providing professional, independent & objective financial advice, which assist in the achievement of business objectives whilst complying with Group policies and standards, and external statutory obligations.
• Production of financial & management accounting reporting statements for the functional area of responsibility in line with Group reporting standards, whilst maintaining a robust control environment. 

The Business Finance function(s) are responsible for all finance matters specific to the business including, but not limited to; Performance, Control, Forecasting, Budgeting & Strategy. In addition, the function provides a key support role to other Group Finance functions, Treasury, Central FP&A, Tax as well as Financial & Regulatory Reporting.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

Generic Accountability

• Enhance value added business partnership to drive business performance. Provide strategic financial support and guidance to the Investment Banking business, ensuring alignment with overall group objectives.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist with the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business goals.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis, including customer & segmental profitability analysis, cost management, and performance metrics, to support decision-making.
• Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual MI to senior management and stakeholders.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, and governance standards.
• Participate in the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.

Specific Accountability

• Contribute towards and ensure that Finance act as a key business partner for the Coverage business and trusted advisor on business performance and strategic issues, helping to drive the business forward
• Provide key inputs where necessary on across business management forums; MIS reviews as well as contribute towards value added commentary and insight encompassing the related products where necessary
• Contribute towards the development & rollout of Customer/Segment MIS to support IB globally
• Comprehensive P&L analysis including detailed analysis and interpretation of daily, weekly & monthly performance of Coverage.
• Assist with periodic segment/ sector analysis, holding customer reviews with the business
• Key business finance contact for all International Coverage queries, leading discussions, as appropriate, with both the business as well as relevant enablement functions.
• Provide relevant support to VP and SVP, Business Finance, ensuring all business transacted is ‘compliant, safe and sustainable’
• Managing the day to day and month end controls of P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliation, substantiation and reporting for Coverage 
• Development and ownership of Coverage relevant policies and accountability for adherence therewith. Identification & reporting of any policy breaches. Development and implementation of Global operational financial policies and procedures for the specific functional areas.
• Ensure compliance and control of specific accounting processes and practices for proposed new product initiatives or product variations.
• Maintain Key linkages & strong working relationships with senior business leaders within Coverage, Group Finance as well as Senior Management across other enablement functions.
• Work with Treasury on any FTP, capital and liquidity matters affecting both Coverage & CIB products as required
• Provide input to wider Finance strategy activities and strive to work together effectively on overall regional and global programs.
• In conjunction with FP&A, continuously assess the quality of service provided to the principal customers and strive to ensure that the area adds value to their objectives through the provision of accurate and valuable financial data and advice.
• Engender a culture of continuous improvement within the WHOLESALE & IB Business Finance team, ensuring that operations are kept continually under review and that all opportunities for re-engineering and achieving economies of scale are identified, implemented.

Review existing systems / processes / procedures and MIS to proactively identify areas of improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: 

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance role with leading International or Regional bank(s).
• Technical knowledge of Wholesale & Investment Banking products
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Skills

• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills; Proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting.