Regional Finance Lead

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Regional Finance Lead oversee Seaboard Trading's Global Financial Planning and Analysis FP&A as well as management of the Isle of Man local finance and relevant regional teams in order to perform all aspects of the financial management and accounting function for applicable regional entities, including owned and managed vessel accounting.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Global FP&A.
a. Global Financial Planning and Analytics Oversight for the Seaboard Trading business.
b. Proactive oversight and development of business performance data analytics using automation and latest technology tools.
c. Ownership of the global annual budget and reforecasting processes.

2. Regional Finance and Accounting Oversight.
a. Work with the Managing Director on financial review and strategy for relevant regions.
b. Oversight and management of all financial aspects for relevant regional entities including but not limited to.
i. Compliance with US GAAP and Management reporting requirements within required deadlines.
ii. Compliance with, and enhancement of, the accounts reporting and control environment within a SOX compliant setting.
iii. Balance Sheet control and accuracy.
iv. Review and sign off of regionally managed entities financial supporting schedules.
v. Statutory reporting including tax and regulatory compliance for regionally managed entities.
c. Financial performance review and commentary for managed regions and entities.
d. Management of accounting for owned, leased and chartered vessel and freight accounting.
e. Treasury management including cash efficiency, liquidity, currency hedge back office execution and accounting, as well as trade related product control.
f. Liaison and information provision for internal and external auditors.
g. Add Hoc projects as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:


A recognised accounting qualification degree, CA, ACCA, ACA or CPA - with 10+ years' relevant practical experience. Any US GAAP and or Global Group reporting experience would be beneficial.
Experience within a soft commodity trading business with a deep understanding of related accounting of physical supply contracts, derivatives trading and currency exposures are essential.
Demonstrable experience with industrial commodity milling, crushing operations and related accounting considerations.
Treasury and Counterparty risk management experience is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Team leadership and people management skills essential.
Demonstrable technology and MS365 proficiency with any automation, Power BI data analytics or AI/ML exposure essential.
Ability to work flexibly to strict time deadlines.
Excellent time management skills to manage and prioritise tasks in order to achieve deadlines.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:



CORE COMPETENCIES :

Effective communication & relationship building skills.
Detail Oriented.
Analytical mindset.
Strong Analytical & qualitative Skills.
Manages Complexity.
System & Controls Focused.
Optimizes Business Processes.


All interested candidates must submit an updated CV to the HR Manager:
matthew.bird@seaboardtrade.com before or on the closing date stipulated.