Finance Manager - Banking

About the role

This Financial Manager role is responsible for owning the financial reporting, month-end close, financial statements, and control environment for a regulated banking business. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with 6+ years of banking or financial services experience who can ensure accurate reporting, support audits, and partner with senior stakeholders across the organization.

Client Details

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serving 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

• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates strong ownership, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, while building effective relationships across the business.

Benefits

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.