FINANCE DIRECTOR (M/F)
As a Finance Director, you will provide director level support to our client’s holding companies. . Reporting to the Head of Luxembourg, the focus of the role is taking ownership of the financial and governance requirements of Luxembourg holding companies, Luxembourg Funds and playing a role in deal execution.
THE ROLE:
Luxembourg holding company governance
- Act as SPV and/or Fund Director
- Understand the governance requirement of the holding companies from a legal and tax perspective and ensure they are compliant.
- Keep abreast of regulatory developments in Luxembourg and work with Finance/Tax team and advisers to assess and mitigate the impact ;
- Manage timely submission of compliance filings (including direct tax returns, VAT returns, CbCR, Central Bank reporting etc) with the local administrations and authorities.
- Pro actively anticipate the processes required to ensure the holding companies remain compliant in Luxembourg (i.e commission transfer pricing studies where required, consult on specific technical issues, organise timely audit planning, work with portfolio finance teams to discuss accounting consolidation procedures).
Transaction Related Duties
- Understand funds flow deal documents and the Luxembourg financing instruments used in all Luxembourg holding structures.
- Support the London and Boston Finance teams with creating appropriate waterfall mechanisms for any liquidity event (dividend, exit, refinancing).
- Coordinate with the London and Boston Finance teams on the cash flows required to fund new deals and portfolio M&A.
- Coordinate with external advisers to execute the underlying documentation and corporate approvals required to sign and fund new deals and portfolio M&A.
- Provide a « best practice » corporate governance service to shareholders, directors (board and committees) and other stakeholders, which includes, but is not limited to co-ordinating the documentation for the following: dividend declarations, shares/issues and transfers/registers, change of directors, incorporation or dissolution of companies, PEC and/or CPEC issues or redemptions:
- Execute the responsibilities of a company director according to lawful and ethical standards.
To facilitate the execution of the major responsibilities above, the individual will be required
to:
- Monitor external adviser relationships and ensure external adviser costs are cost-efficient.
- Build strong working relationships with the management and finance teams at the portfolio companies.
- Lead, motivate and act as a role model for colleagues and the Finance Administrators
THE CANDIDATE PROFILE:
- Previous relevant senior management and directorship experience;
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory framework in Luxembourg;
- Significant experience in private equity industry; experience in fund administration and AIFM is a plus;
- Good understanding of tax, financial and legal matters;
- Professional qualification, preferably a qualified accountant;
- Ability to deal with complexity and problem solving skills;
- Ability to actively prioritise and manage conflicting demands;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
- Strong organisation and time management skills;
- Excellent command of English; fluency in French, German or Luxembourgish is a plus;
- Team player, eager to learn and work with others in a dynamic environment
OUR CLIENT:
Our client is one of the world’s leading private multi-asset alternative investment firms.
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If you are selected for the position, you will be asked to provide supporting documentation, such as copies of your diplomas, proof of prior employment, and a standard criminal record check, as part of the final steps in our recruitment process.
We appreciate your interest in our company and look forward to the possibility of working together.