Corporate Financial Controller

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

Job summary

A leading international investment banking firm seeks an Assistant Vice President for a 6-month contract in Northampton. The role involves managing financial reporting and stakeholder communication, requiring strong attention to detail, legal entity control experience, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Services is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and US GAAP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate functions including preparation of Financial Statements.
• Assist in expense monitoring processes for Brokerage and Clearing.
• Prepare management reports for senior management.

Skills

Legal Entity Control experience

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in Excel

Strong communication skills

Team-oriented attitude

Tools

PeopleSoft

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Corporate Financial Controller, Northampton

Client: LevelUP HCS

Location: Northampton, 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 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 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 to complete month-end processes.
• Substantiate and analyze owned Balance Sheet accounts.
• Assist in preparing management reports for senior management.
• Interface with internal and external auditors.
• Handle 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, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.

Person Specification

The following skills and experience are required:

• Legal Entity Control experience.
• Experience in Financial Services is advantageous.
• Detail-oriented and accurate approach, with high standards.
• Proficiency in Excel is essential.
• Experience with PeopleSoft is a plus but not essential.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and US GAAP is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly.
• Experience working under time pressure, managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Team-oriented attitude, willing to collaborate and support colleagues.