Finance Manager

Finance Manager

My global banking client, based in London, is looking for a contract Finance Manager to join the London team on an initial 6 month contract on a Hybrid basis, paying £515pd (Inside IR35).  The Finance Manager will work with global and regional colleagues to embed the appropriate tools, processes, and controls to support the requirements of an expanded business and enhanced accounting, governance, and control requirements, including IFRS reporting and the statutory audit.

Key skills:

•         Experience working as a Finance Manager within a Global Bank

•         Proven Controller, Internal or External Auditor with knowledge and experience of IFRS accounting

•         Strong organisational and time management skills

•         Strong technical knowledge of IFRS accounting and the UK financial services regulatory requirements

•         A good level of understanding of the UK commercial banking environment and product set

Responsibilities:

·         Financial control and accounting: Support local IFRS accounting to ensure timely period end close.

·         Ensure financial controls are embedded to drive financial integrity and to mitigate related risks. This includes supporting accounting operations, associated controls, ledger maintenance and integrity.

·         Group financial reporting: Support the monthly and quarterly financial performance reporting and presentations, including variance analysis to support the close for senior management, the Board and regulators (as required).

·         Statutory reporting and audit: Support the production and sign-off of the statutory accounts in the UK, including support the data sourcing, testing and associated processes for new IFRS reporting, liaising with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely resolution to audit queries.

·         Process and control improvements: Partner with global teams to continually look for opportunities and lead and support enhancements to processes for efficiency, effectiveness and control.

·         Accounting policies and procedures: Recommend, maintain and enhance accounting procedures to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley, IFRS, applicable internal policies, and regulatory requirements.

·         Tax: Support local tax activity across the clients as required.

Please apply now for immediate consideration and further details.

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