Head of Central FPA

About Us:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

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Role Purpose

Reporting to the Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Head of Central FP&A will drive the financial performance and support strategic decision-making for Alter Domus’ central functions and FP&A function and key processes (e.g., monthly results, forecasting, budget). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of FP&A processes and experience partnering with Executive leaders. Key responsibilities include:

• Act as a partner and trusted advisor to the Group Head of FP&A, Chief Financial Officer, and Global Leadership Team head of each Central Function and their leadership teams
• Be responsible for providing analytical sophistication to understand and translate market evaluation and competitor data, with the objective of organising this into financial projections and reports
• Conduct variance analysis to illustrate how the budget and/or rolling forecast compares against
• Deliver accurate revenue and EBITDA guidance along with multi-dimensional reporting to aid decision-making
• Create effective links with business leaders to build trusted partner status, giving constructive challenge as required to aid and enable decision-making through developing a deep understanding of their objectives and goals
• Assist in corporate activities relating to the raising or sale of equity or debt financing as required
• Assist in the financial, tax and other due diligence of prospective acquisitions, and ensure that completed acquisitions are promptly and fully assimilated into the business and synergies realised
• In collaboration with the Financial Control team, ensure a robust internal control environment and promptly address any internal or external audit recommendations pertaining to the Commercial Function
• As a senior leader of Alter Domus, you will maintain a relentless focus on cost and budget discipline, driving a culture of accountability
• As a team leader you will actively coach, manage and motivate your team, ensuring you have the resources, competencies and capabilities required of a world-class FP&A function
• Promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring that you and your team maintain the highest social and environmental responsibility and standards
• Promote and build the Alter Domus brand and culture, acting as an ambassador and role model to our people, clients and customers.  You will actively promote the Employer Value Proposition
• You will also be responsible for driving change when necessary, delivering communications and directions to the team and supporting the development and engagement of employees at all levels

Experience & Skills

• You will be a senior finance business partner, FP&A professional or equivalent with 15+ years of experience in finance, consulting, corporate finance or accounting (ideally a combination of 2 or more of these functions).  Financial or professional services experience would be an asset
• You will have a demonstrated track record in financial and commercial management, preferably gained in a complex and fast-growing international business
• Proven ability to apply corporate finance concepts to business decisions with experience that includes leadership in an accounting capacity, analysing financial information, business partnering and driving process efficiency
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate with internal and external parties
• Superb attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and BI tools. Salesforce and SAP experience a plus
• You are fluent in English

Personal Attributes

• You will be adept at managing competing demands on your time, actively prioritising and remaining calm under pressure while navigating complexity and challenges with confidence and resilience
• You will have a track-record of working autonomously but combined with strong partnering skills you will be adept at building internal networks to achieve your objectives
• You will possess intellectual curiosity and a global mind-set, flexing your style accordingly and operating with agility and tenacity
• You will have excellent judgement and commercial acumen combined with a high degree of personal discretion.  Diplomacy will be a key attribute of how you interact with a broad range of stakeholders
• You will possess learning agility and an ability to adopt and champion new skills and ways of working
• You will act with confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
• You will have high energy and personal motivation – this role is for someone who is ambitious and has a can-do attitude and the openness to take on a wide range of tasks with humility and flexibility

Key Stakeholders

CFO

Global Leadership Team

Business Executives and their leadership teams

Finance, Legal & Compliance, Risk Management, IT and People Team

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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