Financial Controller
£70,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits
City
The Company
They are a medium sized growing investment bank with over 100 employees They now have a key high profile within their finance function for a motivated person who is able to work as part of a team but also to work independently.
The Role
This is a "hands on" role within a small finance department of 6 and reports to the Head of Finance. The department is responsible for all aspects of Financial Control, Monthly Reporting and Regulatory Reporting. You will need to be a good communicator as you will need to speak to Heads of Departments and the business. The role includes the following:
- Preparation and production of financial statements under IFRS for the group, including acting as main contact for external audit
- Understanding the accounting systems and improving procedures
- Oversight of input into accounting systems, including general ledger and accounts payable/receivable
- Supervision of accounts payable/receivable and assistant management accountant
- Preparation of monthly financial consolidation
- Production of VAT returns and corporation tax calculations
- Involvement/management of various ad-hoc internal reporting projects
- Maintenance of reporting structures, and other reporting data sources
- Preparation of monthly/quarterly board reporting packs
- Oversight/review of management reporting process and balance sheet reconciliations/controls for all group companies
- Preparation of monthly forecasts, cashflow analysis and annual budget
Who They are Looking For
To be considered for this role you should meet the following criteria:
- Graduate qualified Accountant with excellent academics essential
- Experience working in a Finance function within a bank, investment manager, hedge fund or broker/ dealer
- Strong experience of production of management and financial accounts to IFRS standards
- Previous supervisory experience of a small team would be beneficial
- Motivated/entrepreneurial nature with excellent analytical and numerical skills
- Strong communication skills and a team player but able to work independently
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