Corporate Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment banking firm seeks an Assistant Vice President in Cheltenham for a 6-month contract role. Responsibilities include managing legal entity control, preparing financial reports, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates will have strong financial services experience, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in Legal Entity Control.
• Financial services experience is advantageous.
• Strong Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal entity control for European entities.
• Prepare management reports for senior management.
• Respond to financial control queries from stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

PeopleSoft

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Corporate Financial Controller, Cheltenham

Client: LevelUP HCS

Location: Cheltenham

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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About the company

A global investment banking firm that has served companies and investors for over 50 years. Headquartered in New York with its European head office in London, the firm provides capital markets and financial advisory services, institutional brokerage and securities research, wealth and asset management, and investment banking services including underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and recapitalization.

About the team

The European Financial Control team manages the reporting and accounting of the Firm’s Expenses, Legal Entity Control sign-off, Intercompany, and Cash reconciliations within European Entities. The team consists of 4 members in London and 2 in India.

Job Title: Assistant Vice President (Contract – 6 months)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage legal entity control for European entities, including preparing financial statements.
• Monitor expenses for Brokerage and Clearing, liaising with various departments for proper tracking and reporting.
• Post journals for month-end closing.
• Analyze and substantiate balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare management reports for senior management.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Respond to financial control queries from stakeholders.
• Review and improve existing processes for efficiency.

Person Specification

• Experience in Legal Entity Control.
• Financial services experience is advantageous.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Excel required.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and knowledge of UK and US GAAP are advantageous.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative team player attitude.