Corporate Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment banking firm seeks an Assistant Vice President for a 6-month contract in Kingston upon Hull. You will manage legal entity controls, prepare financial statements, and collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial services, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Legal Entity Control experience required.
• Experience in Financial Services is advantageous.
• Understanding of UK GAAP and US GAAP beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal entity controls for European entities.
• Prepare management reports for senior management.
• Post journals for month-end closing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team-oriented

Tools

Excel

PeopleSoft

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Corporate Financial Controller, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client: LevelUP HCS

Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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 with over 50 years of experience, headquartered in New York with a European head office in London, operating in over 30 cities worldwide. The firm offers capital markets, financial advisory, brokerage, securities research, wealth, and asset management services, including investment banking activities like underwriting, M&A, restructuring, and recapitalization.

About the team

The European Financial Control team handles reporting and accounting of the Firm’s expenses, Legal Entity Control sign-off, intercompany, and cash reconciliations for European entities. The team comprises 4 members in London and 2 in India.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Manage legal entity controls for European entities, including financial statement preparation.
• Assist in expense monitoring for brokerage and clearing costs, liaising with various departments to ensure 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 promptly and accurately.
• Review and improve existing processes for efficiency gains.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

• Legal Entity Control experience.
• Experience in Financial Services is advantageous.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft is a plus.
• Understanding of UK GAAP and US GAAP is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Team-oriented attitude and collaborative spirit.