Finance Manager - Banking
Join a finance role and own core financial reporting and control activities
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established international financial services organization operating within a regulated banking environment. The business combines the stability of a mature platform with the agility of a growing organization focused on operational excellence, regulatory compliance and continued expansion. This position will be based in Greenwich, with hybrid working.
Job Description
Our client is a global financial services organization operating within a highly regulated banking environment. Combining the financial strength and governance of a traditional banking platform with the agility of a growth-focused organization, the company continues to expand its capabilities while maintaining a strong focus on risk management, regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced accountant to join the finance team as a Financial Manager. This role is focused on the day-to-day financial management of the bank and is ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in a financial reporting and control environment.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the bank's financial reporting, maintaining a robust control framework, and supporting statutory and audit requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
- Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts and financial analysis.
- Owning balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring appropriate substantiation of key accounts.
- Preparing annual audited financial statements and supporting statutory reporting requirements.
- Supporting external audits and acting as a primary contact for auditors throughout the audit cycle.
- Ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies.
- Reviewing journal entries and accounting treatments to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Investigating and explaining financial, balance sheet and P&L variances.
- Maintaining and enhancing financial controls across the organization.
- Supporting regulatory reporting requirements and related reconciliations.
- Partnering with business stakeholders to improve reporting processes and efficiencies.
- Assisting with budgeting and forecasting through the provision of accurate financial information.
- Providing financial insights and analysis to support management decision-making.
- Supporting ad hoc projects and strategic finance initiatives as required.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- CPA, equivalent accounting qualification.
- Approximately 6+ years of post-qualified experience.
- Experience working within a banking or regulated financial services environment.
- Strong financial reporting and financial accounting background.
- Proven experience preparing financial statements and supporting external audits.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls.
- Experience managing month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation processes.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Personal Attributes
- The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- They will demonstrate strong ownership, sound judgment and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, while building effective relationships across the business.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary range of $145,000 to $160,000 USD annually.
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Chance to work with a respected organization in the financial services industry.