Chief Financial Officer, GGB Caribbean

Introduction Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! We currently have an existing vacancy within our organization, so, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. Overview Gallagher Caribbean is seeking a visionary financial leader to step into the role of Chief Financial Officer. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the financial future of our Caribbean operations, influence strategic decisions at the highest level, and lead a high-performing regional finance organization. This position is ideal for a finance executive, ready to broaden their impact, deepen their strategic influence, and partner with senior leaders to drive sustainable growth across the region. How you'll make an impact As CFO, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, providing insight, foresight, and financial leadership that enables confident decision-making. You will translate strategy into results, bring clarity to complexity, and champion a strong financial culture across the business. Your influence will span Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago. Core Functions Strategic Financial Leadership Set and deliver the regional finance strategy aligned with overall business goals. Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership, supporting strategic decision-making. Contribute to major initiatives such as M&A, investments, and transformation. Financial Governance & Stewardship Ensure accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Lead compliance with IFRS, SOX, Gallagher standards, and regional regulations. Oversee audits, tax planning, and regulatory obligations across all jurisdictions. Operational Excellence Optimize finance operations through technology, shared services, and process standardization. Manage treasury, cash flow, working capital, and performance analytics. Drive efficiency, discipline, and continuous improvement across the region. People & Organizational Leadership Lead, develop, and inspire multi-country finance teams. Build succession pipelines and future-ready finance capability. Promote strong financial acumen, accountability, and performance culture across the business. About you Experience & Qualifications • ACCA qualified and/or master’s degree in finance or accounting. • 10+ years’ experience in senior finance leadership roles, ideally within multinational environments. • Proven success leading multi-country finance teams, audits, and complex operations. • Strong understanding of Caribbean tax, regulatory, and business environments. Leadership & Capability • Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and sound judgment. • Influential communicator, comfortable engaging at executive and board level. • Skilled at navigating complexity, leading change, and building trust. • A people leader who develops talent and leads with integrity and confidence. Why This Opportunity Matters This role offers: • Executive visibility and influence at a regional and group level • The opportunity to shape strategy, performance, and culture • A platform to leave a lasting leadership legacy within GGB Caribbean If you are ready to elevate your impact and take on a defining leadership role in your career, this opportunity is for you. Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more Other benefits include: Educational expense reimbursement Employee assistance programs Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness) Opportunity for flexible work arrangements Paid sick days & personal days Employee education recognition program Employee referral bonus program We value inclusion and diversity Click Here to review our Canada Eligibility Requirements Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen, assess or select applications for a position within Gallagher. Gallagher’s AI tool is used to assist in collecting information from the candidate, ask screening questions, and schedule interviews. However, the AI tool does not make any decisions with respect to any of the information, other than identifying candidates who may meet certain pre-determined qualifications. As CFO, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, providing insight, foresight, and financial leadership that enables confident decision-making. You will translate strategy into results, bring clarity to complexity, and champion a strong financial culture across the business. Your influence will span Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago. Core Functions Strategic Financial Leadership Set and deliver the regional finance strategy aligned with overall business goals. Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership, supporting strategic decision-making. Contribute to major initiatives such as M&A, investments, and transformation. Financial Governance & Stewardship Ensure accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Lead compliance with IFRS, SOX, Gallagher standards, and regional regulations. Oversee audits, tax planning, and regulatory obligations across all jurisdictions. Operational Excellence Optimize finance operations through technology, shared services, and process standardization. Manage treasury, cash flow, working capital, and performance analytics. Drive efficiency, discipline, and continuous improvement across the region. People & Organizational Leadership Lead, develop, and inspire multi-country finance teams. Build succession pipelines and future-ready finance capability. Promote strong financial acumen, accountability, and performance culture across the business. Experience & Qualifications • ACCA qualified and/or master’s degree in finance or accounting. • 10+ years’ experience in senior finance leadership roles, ideally within multinational environments. • Proven success leading multi-country finance teams, audits, and complex operations. • Strong understanding of Caribbean tax, regulatory, and business environments. Leadership & Capability • Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and sound judgment. • Influential communicator, comfortable engaging at executive and board level. • Skilled at navigating complexity, leading change, and building trust. • A people leader who develops talent and leads with integrity and confidence. Why This Opportunity Matters This role offers: • Executive visibility and influence at a regional and group level • The opportunity to shape strategy, performance, and culture • A platform to leave a lasting leadership legacy within GGB Caribbean If you are ready to elevate your impact and take on a defining leadership role in your career, this opportunity is for you. Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more Other benefits include: Educational expense reimbursement Employee assistance programs Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness) Opportunity for flexible work arrangements Paid sick days & personal days Employee education recognition program Employee referral bonus program We value inclusion and diversity Click Here to review our Canada Eligibility Requirements Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen, assess or select applications for a position within Gallagher. Gallagher’s AI tool is used to assist in collecting information from the candidate, ask screening questions, and schedule interviews. However, the AI tool does not make any decisions with respect to any of the information, other than identifying candidates who may meet certain pre-determined qualifications.