EA to Global CFO

EA to CFO Job DescriptionMarcilly Recruitment is working with a globally renowned brand to recruit a high-calibre EA to CFO to be based in London. They are looking for a hardworking, highly efficient and meticulous EA who has the ability to work at a very high-level for a leading principal in their field.Salary:

£58,000 - £68,000Benefits:

bonus; healthcare; pension; 25 days holiday; brand discountsHours:

09:00 – 17:30 Monday to Friday in the officeLocation:

Mayfair, LondonStart date:

ideally ASAP but happy to wait a notice periodOnce that relationship and trust has been established with the principal, this will be a true right-hand EA role. They are looking for a highly efficient EA to CFO who can manage an incredibly varied workload and work across all of the principal’s different day to day workstreams. They need someone who can always be two steps ahead of the principal and join the dots for him as he is always back-to-back and his time is very precious due to his global role.The successful EA to CFO will be part of a great team in London and support network globally. You must be able to work with other assistants in other global offices. They are seeking a strong team player who can work well with other assistants to achieve the same end goal.The CFO is a personable and a nice person to support. It is a pretty straightforward as he is a strong communicator and direct with what is needed. He is also very respectful of your time and appreciates hard work. He just needs someone who is super-efficient and highly meticulous to keep up with the workload and not make mistakes. Looking for a high-calibre, career EA who has worked for globally renowned, high-calibre firms.EA to CFO Key ResponsibilitiesHigh level inbox management, flagging, filing and responding to responding to emails on their behalf. The principal’s inbox receives hundreds of emails a day, so the ability to determine what is and isn’t important and keep the inbox clear. Being proactive is really important to help alleviate workloadCoordinate complex calendar, travel and meetings on a global level. The principal will travel regularly because of the global nature of the role, but it isn’t weekly. Their diary is always back-to-back and constantly changing.The successful EA to CFO must be able to prioritise effectively and understand the principal’s prioritiesAct as a gatekeeper to the CFO and manage their time as effectively as possible to ensure maximum efficiencyManaging board papers and meeting packsPrioritise conflicting needs and handle matters expeditiouslyProactively keep on top of the principal’s projects and workflows. The successful EA to CFO must be good at forming relationships with internal and external stakeholders, liaising, coordinating and chasing others on project / workflow progress and action pointsThe ability to meet strict deadlines and keep the principal informed of progressMaintain highly accurate contact list and database which needs to be updated regularly Manage multiple projects as assigned by the CFOWork closely with the EAs of other senior leaders across the Group and the CFO’s reports globallyFinancial management and strict record keepingHigh level relationship management with high-profile internal and external stakeholdersThe ability to work within a global team, adapting to different working stylesEA to CFO SpecificationIdeally educated to degree levelStrong experience supporting a Senior Director or C-suite member in a company with a global outlook or presenceLongevity demonstrated in their career history. Must have a solid CVGood with numbers and assisting with financial matters when neededUnderstanding how to approach and work closely with Senior Directors and their EAsExperience of organising complex travel itineraries and meetingsStrong levels of attention to detail at all times. Ensuring high standards are always maintained in high-pressured working environmentsAbility to work to competing deadlines and prioritise effectivelyExperience of working with a global team / clientsExcellent organisational skills and the ability to multitaskEffective problem-solving skills Impeccable time managementSelf-motivated, committed and able to work well independently and as part of a teamStrong work ethic, with a flexible and dedicated approachExemplary interpersonal skills and the ability to form relationships at a high levelTrustworthy and discreet as you will be privy to a lot of sensitive informationAble to adapt quickly to changes in a calm and unflustered wayAdvanced knowledge with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, E-mail)This role will require some out of hours, but nothing out of the ordinary for this type of role, so you can still have a work / life balance outside of the exceptionally busy financial periods in the year.Marcilly Recruitment is a boutique, London and Dubai based recruitment firm specialising in business and private administrative support in the UK, Europe and Middle East.Unfortunately, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each one individually. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within five working days then sadly your application has been ..... full job details .....