Job Description
Established Banking group is currently hiring for a Financial Control SME to join their London team on a 12m Fixed Term Contract. This is a newly created role to provide additional support on a number of finance deliverables and strategic projects for the team.
Responsibilities:
* Responsibility over the accounting, analysis and reporting of various projects, initiatives and other workstreams as required including business disposal and post-disposal separation work
* Support the Head of External Reporting on the delivery of group consolidated and plc financial reporting including the annual and half year reports, month end and Audit Committee papers
* Act as a subject matter expert on technical accounting (IFRS and occasionally FRS 102), prepare and review technical papers, and provide advisory support to all business units
* Maintain a strong working relationship with external auditors and ensure audit queries and requests are challenged and addressed as appropriate
* Support the Head of External Reporting on management and reporting of the Group divisional cost base including month end tasks and FP&A work
* Contribute to other reporting areas when necessary or relevant including FINREP
* Assist in an ongoing programme of deep dives into specific technical accounting areas to maintain or improve the quality of output across the group
* Prepare new policies and updates for the Group Accounting Manual
* Review and prepare summaries of accounting changes for key stakeholders
* Assist in the implementation of accounting change initiatives in response to new regulation and market practice
* Assist in the continued improvement / automation of processes including production of the group annual report and subsidiary accounts Internal
* Assist in the continued improvement of the quality and consistency of subsidiary accounts
* Deliver technical training sessions where appropriate to maintain a strong knowledge base across the group
* Assist in the management of the team’s compliance with the Group Financial Control Framework and other policies including risk
* Support other ad hoc areas when necessary including management of the parent company’s cash flows and associated work with Treasury
Requirements:
* Proven broad finance experience across financial reporting, control, FP&A, technical accounting and finance change within financial services - Essential
* Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA) with post qualified experience - Essential
* Prior experience of group reporting and consolidation accounting – highly preferred
* Good knowledge of Impairments and cash flows/revenues – highly preferred
* Strong finance change and projects experience - Essential
* Proven track record of delivering effective reporting to tight deadlines
* Strong interest in understanding commercial operations and the key drivers of value within the businesses
* Available to start a new role immediately
This is a high profile role across the bank with regular interaction with key stakeholders across Finance, Risk & Treasury so it is therefore essential that you hold excellent interpersonal skills. The bank offers a hybrid flexible environment with 2-3 days in the office and offers realistic opportunities for a permanent role in the future. Please note visa sponsorship is not possible for this role so you must have prior right to work in the UK.