Compensation Financial Controller – Director (AVP)
Location: Glasgow
The Compensation Controller team is led globally from Glasgow and is part of Global Corporate Controllers. The function is responsible for financial accounting, control, and reporting, both internal and external, related to the firm's compensation and benefit plans globally.
The team is responsible for front-to-back accounting, control, and reporting of compensation and benefits for the firm, offering a breadth of experience for the right candidate.
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people are critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic.
What will you be doing?
1. Manage the accounting, reporting, and analysis for certain aspects of the Firm's global employee compensation.
2. Maintain a strong control environment.
3. Analyse large datasets to provide information and insights across a range of global stakeholder groups.
4. Deliver continuous improvement through automation and process enhancement.
5. Participate in firmwide or departmental projects.
6. Undertake production, reviewer, and line management responsibilities.
7. Represent the function in wider office committees.
8. Undertake other ad hoc tasks as required.
What we’re looking for:
1. Professional Accountancy Qualification, or equivalent specialization in Finance.
2. Experience in finance processes, controls, and reporting.
3. Flexibility to change priorities as new situations present themselves.
4. Strong communication skills; clear, concise, and appropriate method of delivery.
5. Experience with establishing and meeting deadlines.
6. Experience managing staff and/or reviewing the work of others.
7. Risk awareness and good guardianship skills.
8. Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic that works effectively in cross-functional team environments.
We offer:
1. Work in the Finance department of one of the world's top-tier Financial Institutions and a firsthand insight into our business.
2. A desirable compensation and benefits package including eligibility for an annual bonus.
3. Professional development opportunities including access to Morgan Stanley's world-class internal training program.
4. Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement.
5. A supportive and inclusive environment, we accept individual differences and use them to better our work environment and culture.
6. A balance between personal and professional lifestyles, including flexible working opportunities such as work from home arrangements.
7. High specification office space with leading technologies, collaborative working spaces, and wellbeing facilities including an onsite fitness suite.
Where will you be working?
Working in a collaborative growing team in the Glasgow Finance division on a 3/2 hybrid model.
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