Finance & Operations Manager

Job title: Finance & Operations Manager

Location: Luxembourg

Full time/part time: Full Time

This role offers a key opportunity to support and strengthen the Finance and Operations function within a dynamic Luxembourg environment.

Your primary focus will be for financial control, with responsibility for overseeing financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations, and acting as a key business partner to internal stakeholders. You will contribute to robust financial control, effective budgeting and forecasting processes, and the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

You will also act as the key point of contact and subject matter expert for operations and HR related matters, which will include providing local operational support across HR, recruitment, payroll and employee lifecycle processes, working to help ensure local compliance, support Group initiatives and improve ways of working.

If you are proactive, analytical, and motivated by delivering high-quality financial insights and controls, we would be pleased to hear from you.

About the role

Financial Control

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality financial and accounting services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the overall accounting function, including the maintenance of accurate books and records in accordance with Lux GAAP;
• Overseeing the preparation of statutory financial statements (P&L, balance sheet);
• Managing monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting;
• Preparing and monitoring budgets and forecasts;
• Leading audit preparation and acting as the main point of contact for external auditors;
• Liaising with external stakeholders (auditors, banks, tax advisors, etc.);
• Preparing VAT and corporate tax forms;
• Preparing regulatory reporting as required by the CSSF and other Luxembourg authorities;
• Supporting management through the preparation of financial analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs);
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and controls;
• Participating in ad-hoc projects and strategic initiatives.

HR and Operations Lead

• Provide operational support to the Luxembourg office across key HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee lifecycle administration, coordination of annual pay review and performance management cycles;
• Manage payroll and benefit administration processes, ensuring compliance with Luxembourg labour regulations;
• Act as the local point of contact for HR operational matters, ensuring compliance with Luxembourg requirements, and taking into account Mourant Group policies where appropriate;
• Act as the Luxembourg point of coordination for Group operations initiatives, including system implementations, transformation projects, and operational change programmes;
• Identify and implement improvements to operational processes to enhance productivity, cost control, and reporting quality.

About you – essential requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field;
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in finance/accounting, ideally within a fiduciary, PFS, asset manager, or similar environment in Luxembourg;
• Strong knowledge of Lux GAAP and solid understanding of Luxembourg tax and payroll frameworks;
• Experience managing audits and regulatory reporting (CSSF);
• Fluent in English; French is a strong asset;
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels;
• Ability to work independently and take ownership while contributing effectively within a team environment;
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Able to be a team-player, who enjoys working in a dynamic environment.

About Mourant

We are proud to be a leading offshore law-firm led professional services business, advising many of the world's leading financial institutions, corporations, public organisations, private equity houses and investment funds, as well as ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices.

We believe in inclusive workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, valued, and respected. We pride ourselves in providing accessible development opportunities to all our people, where everyone feels like they belong and can thrive. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. If you need this job description or the application form in an alternative format, or if you would like to discuss the recruitment process with our recruitment team, please email hr@mourant.lu.

Note to applicants: Background screening requirements for this role will include a European credit check and criminal record check. Background screening will be initiated for a successful applicant once an employment contract has been signed.

Note to agencies: We have instructed selected agencies on our opportunities. Speculative agency CVs will not be considered at this time.