Corporate Financial Controller

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

Job summary

A leading investment banking firm is seeking a Corporate Financial Controller for a 6-month contract in Swindon. The role involves managing financial reporting, expense monitoring, and liaising with internal and external auditors. The ideal candidate should have Legal Entity Control experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Legal Entity Control experience required.
• Experience in Financial Services is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Excel essential; PeopleSoft experience favorable.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting and accounting for European Entities.
• Assist in monitoring Brokerage and Clearing expenses.
• Prepare Financial Statements and management packs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Team-minded attitude

Analytical skills

Tools

Excel

PeopleSoft

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Corporate Financial Controller, Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: LevelUP HCS

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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, commodities markets, and 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

We are looking for a Corporate Controller to join our Finance/Accounting team to manage various corporate functions including:

• Legal entity controller for certain European Entities, including the preparation of Financial Statements.
• Assist in expense monitoring process for Brokerage and Clearing expenses, liaising with Front Office, Back Office, Accounts Payable, and Overseas Accountants to ensure proper tracking and reporting.
• Posting of Journals to the ledger as required to complete month-end.
• Substantiation and analysis of owned Balance sheet accounts.
• Assisting in the preparation of various management packs for senior management.
• Interface with internal and external auditors.
• Assist the team with 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 for this role:

• Legal Entity Control experience.
• Experience in Financial Services is an advantage.
• Detail-oriented and accurate approach, with a commitment to maintaining 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-minded attitude, willing to collaborate and support colleagues.