Corporate Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment banking firm is seeking an Assistant Vice President for a 6-month contract in Crawley. The role involves managing financial controls, preparing financial statements, and liaising with multiple stakeholders. Candidates should have legal entity control experience and be detail-oriented, along with strong Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services advantageous.
• Detail-oriented and accurate approach required.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and US GAAP advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate functions including financial statement preparation.
• Assist in expense monitoring processes.
• Review and develop processes to improve efficiency.

Skills

Legal entity control experience

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a time-pressured environment

Tools

PeopleSoft

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Corporate Financial Controller, Crawley, West Sussex

Client: LevelUP HCS

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

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 and staff in over 30 global cities, the firm provides clients with capital markets and financial advisory services, institutional brokerage and securities research, and wealth and asset management. It offers research and execution services in equity, fixed income, foreign exchange, futures, and commodities markets, along with a full range of investment banking services including underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and recapitalization.

About the team

The European Financial Control team is responsible for the timely and accurate reporting and accounting of the firm’s expenses, Legal Entity Control sign-off, intercompany, and cash reconciliations within the European entities. The team currently consists of 4 people in London and 2 in India.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Manage various corporate functions including legal entity control for certain European entities, including the preparation of financial statements.
• Assist in expense monitoring processes for brokerage and clearing expenses, liaising with Front Office, Back Office, Accounts Payable, and overseas accountants to ensure proper tracking and reporting.
• Post journals to the ledger as required to complete month-end processes.
• Substantiate and analyze owned balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in preparing management packs for senior management.
• Interface with internal and external auditors.
• Address ad-hoc financial control queries from stakeholders, providing timely and accurate responses (Front Office/Product Control/Treasury/Operations).
• Review and develop existing processes to improve efficiency, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions.

Person Specification

The following skills and experience are required for this role:

• Legal entity control experience.
• Experience in financial services is an advantage.
• Detail-oriented and accurate approach, with a commitment to high standards.
• Proficiency in Excel is essential.
• Experience with PeopleSoft is an advantage but not essential.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and US GAAP is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Experience working in a time-pressured environment, managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Team-oriented attitude, willing to collaborate and support colleagues.