Job Description

Who We Are:

At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organisations.

Role Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for a

VP Corporate Finance

to join our team in London. Reporting to the CFO, the VP Corporate Finance is responsible for driving value creation in the PE backed business. Key responsibilities include FP&A, M&A and Treasury.

Contract: Permanent

Location: London, Lloyds Avenue (Hybrid)

In line with company policy, Inchcape does not provide visa sponsorship for candidates and cannot consider applicants who will require this now or in the future.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership

Ensure business partnering and value focussing approach of the teams. Preparation of PE Exit. Drives strategic Projects to successful completion. Leads the global M&A process.

M&A

Leads merger and acquisition transactions through cross-functional due diligence activities.

FP&A

Guide the business and its leadership with insights on business performance. Lead forecasting and budgeting process with clear focus on actions and deliverables driving results. Ensure accurate and timely monthly management reporting including finance, operational and commercial KPI.

Treasury

Lead through transformation of treasury function. FX management (hedging and income). Liquidity management. Debt and lender management. Treasury operations (fee optimisation, payments, bank guarantees).

Who You Are:

10 years experience in Corporate Finance, ideally in a PE backed business within a fast-paced, highly competitive, and dynamic environment. Strong benefit of having led through PE backed EXIT process. Leading Finance role in an international business with exposure to multiple currencies. Cash Management and forecasting experience in an international business. In-depth operational and valuation financial modelling experience. Effective decisions made through the analysis of information and proficient deal analysis, negotiation and execution. Excellent communication skills, both in written and verbal form, are an essential for clarity of communications with internal / external stakeholders. Demonstrable success driving value in a global and matrix environment. Strong collaborative capacity with external and prospective business leadership. Ability to balance priorities with focus on impact on business and time criticality. A self-starter; happy to pitch into the day-to-day where necessary. Have an ability to work on multiple simultaneous projects and meet aggressive deadlines and have an ability to remain calm in uncertain and stressful times. Related degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or any other related strategy and M&A field. A systematic approach to work maintaining accountability plans and demonstrations of success. Highly proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, necessary for the creation of visually and verbally engaging reports and presentations for the business's executives, stakeholders, and collaborating personnel.

You Will Receive:

A competitive salary + car allowance and bonus Private medical care (self and family) Cycle to Work scheme Employee discount scheme for retail/travel/leisure Life assurance cover Remote GP and second medical opinion service which gives you, and your family members that live in the same household, timely access to medical advice 24/7, 365 days a year Contributory company pension scheme Full Employee Assistance Programme including access to care support covering work, family, relationships, money and health Team building days


Plus, much more!

Why Inchcape Shipping Services?

We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills, and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.



Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:

Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture.

The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.

Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.

#WeAreInchcape

Inchcape is an Equal Opportunities Employer - equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Working in a diverse society, we recognise that our customers, colleagues, and contractors are central to our success.

Additional Information:

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.

To protect the interests of all parties, Inchcape will not accept unsolicited or speculative resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.



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