Financial Controller - Guernsey

About Us

Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets.

Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.

We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions - Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.

As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.

Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.

About the Role

We are seeking a Financial Controller to join the finance team in Guernsey. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity of financial and management reporting, regulatory compliance and operational efficiency within our private banking operations. The successful candidate will assume end-to-end responsibility for related finance work and will work closely with senior management and external stakeholders to support strategic decision-making and maintain robust financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS for main banking entity and other smaller entities
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals and adjustments

Regulatory & Statutory compliance

• Coordinate and manage external audits and liaise with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes
• Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports to the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC)
• Work with external tax advisors and oversee tax return submissions to the Guernsey Revenue Service and ensure compliance with local tax regulations

MIS and Financial Reporting

• Liaise and support the divisional finance team in the forecasting and budgeting process
• Assist the divisional finance team with preparation of management reporting data
• Provide business analysis of the results to be presented and commentary thereon

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements within the finance function
• Ensure financial systems are effectively utilized and maintained

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise and mentor junior finance staff in Guernsey, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• The Guernsey finance team work very closely with the London-based finance team of the Wealth Management UK entity, with the two teams supporting each other
• There will also be significant involvement in cross-functional and systems projects and the successful candidate will work closely with other departments to support business initiatives and financial planning

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in financial services, preferably within banking sector though not essential
• Strong understanding of financial regulations in Guernsey
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and a keen interest in technology-driven solutions
• Flexible, "can-do" attitude with high quality standards
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written; professional manner; ability to articulate complex issues in a clear and concise manner

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Modern office environment in central St. Peter Port with a parking space
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing organisation with a strong team culture