Head Of Finance - Group Costs (13 month FTC)
The Vacancy
OVERALL SUMMARY
At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.
Join the Close Brothers Group Finance Team where you will lead and be accountable for the management of the group cost base, covering financial control and FP&A, along with all related tasks supporting ICAAP, ILAAP, FINREP and submissions to Group Reporting.
Our ideal individual will be a qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or CIMA) with strong technical knowledge and experience of financial control, consolidations and regulatory reporting under IFRS.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Supervise the group financial control team
o Monthly consolidations
o Regulatory reporting (e.g. ICAAP, ILAAP, FINREP)
o Month-end close
o Share-based awards (IFRS 2)
o Inter-company recharges
* Development and coaching of team members
* Review all aspects of budget and reporting of group costs
* Ensure all governance and compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required are carried out to the company standards
Developing Our People: as a line manager, you will be responsible for inspiring and motivating your team, as well as developing performance through coaching. You will encourage your team to take responsibility for their own personal development and provide support through regular feedback.
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:
* A Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA OR CIMA) with substantial PQE experience
* Auditing or similar experience at a large accounting firm
* Experience within a financial control function of a large listed business and/or experience of advising those finance functions
* Strong IFRS technical accounting expertise - experienced in interpreting and applying new and existing standards
* Confidence in presenting to senior finance and board members
* Experience in managing qualified and trainee accounting personnel
IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:
* Experience within a senior finance role in a FTSE 350 financial services organisation
* Experience in completing FINREP returns
ABOUT US
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading. At Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK. Our purpose is to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term.
We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back. #J-18808-Ljbffr