Corporate Financial Controller

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

Job summary

A leading global investment banking firm is seeking an Assistant Vice President for a 6-month contract in Worcester. The role involves managing financial controls and preparing management reports while liaising with various teams. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented attitude, with proficiency in Excel and knowledge of financial regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Services is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and US GAAP is advantageous.
• Ability to work under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate functions including legal entity control and Financial Statements preparation.
• Assist in expense monitoring and reporting.
• Interface with internal and external auditors.

Skills

Legal Entity Control experience

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in Excel

Strong communication skills

Tools

PeopleSoft

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Corporate Financial Controller, Worcester

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LevelUP HCS

Location:

Worcester, United Kingdom

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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 provides research and execution services in equity, fixed income, foreign exchange, futures and commodities markets, and a full range of investment banking services including underwriting, merger and acquisition, restructuring, and recapitalisation.

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 European Entities, including the preparation of Financial Statements.
• Assist in expense monitoring for Brokerage and Clearing expenses, liaising with Front Office, Back Office, Accounts Payable, and Overseas Accountants for proper tracking and reporting.
• Post journals to the ledger to complete month-end closing.
• 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.
• 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 advantageous.
• Detail-oriented and accurate with high standards.
• Proficiency in Excel is essential.
• Experience with PeopleSoft is advantageous but not essential.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and US GAAP is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work under time pressure, managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Team-oriented attitude, willing to collaborate and support colleagues.