Manager, Financial Control, Wealth Management Europe

RBC; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Manager for the Wealth Management Europe Financial Control team in London. This role involves overseeing financial control activities, managing a small team, and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services, accounting qualifications, and leadership skills, contributing to a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Leadership support and development opportunities

Work with top professionals in the field

World-class training in financial services

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must have solid knowledge of banking product accounting and IFRS 9.
• Strong IT skills, especially advanced Excel required.
• Leadership abilities and understanding of control frameworks are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial control activities and head office reporting.
• Prepare financial statements and engage in finance projects.
• Manage direct reports (1 to 2 people).

Skills

Accounting

Financial Control

IFRS 9

Leadership

Excel

Finance

Reconciliations

Control Framework

Strategic Thinking

Team Management

Education

Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Undergraduate degree in quantitative fields

Tools

Oracle PeopleSoft

TM1

Murex

RIBS

RIMMS

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Manager role is a key part of the Wealth Management Europe ('WME') Financial Control ('FC') team. It is responsible for ensuring an end-to-end financial control framework that supports the production of IFRS-compliant Balance Sheets and Income Statements.

The role includes managing 1 to 2 direct reports, supporting FC and change management activities across all WME business units, and maintaining a robust control environment.

The role requires partnering with the business and functions to address issues, implement, and manage effective action plans.

What will you do?

1. Financial Control activities
2. Head Office reporting
3. Preparation of Financial Statements
4. Engagement in Finance projects
5. Manage direct reports (1 to 2 people)

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

1. Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent with an undergraduate degree in quantitative fields and relevant financial services experience
2. Solid knowledge of banking product accounting and IFRS 9
3. Understanding of control frameworks
4. Strong IT skills, especially advanced Excel
5. Leadership abilities

Nice-to-have

• Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft, TM1, Murex, RIBS, or RIMMS

What is in it for you?

We foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and community impact. Benefits include:

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program with bonuses and flexible benefits
• Leadership support and development opportunities
• Work with top professionals in the field
• Make a meaningful and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, high-performing team
• World-class training in financial services
• Flexible working options

Agency Notice

RBC Group does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees or other company locations. We only pay agency fees where prior agreements exist. Contact our Recruitment team for more details.

Job Skills

Accounting, Financial Control, IFRS 9, Leadership, Excel, Finance, Reconciliations, Control Framework, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Time Management, Analytical Review, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Politics, Statutory Accounting, Variance Analysis, Accruals

Additional Job Details

• Address: 100 BISHOPSGATE, LONDON
• City: London
• Country: United Kingdom
• Work hours/week: 35
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Platform: OFFICE OF THE CFO
• Job Type: Regular
• Pay Type: Salaried
• Posted Date: 2025-05-20
• Application Deadline: 2025-06-03

Note: Applications accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the deadline.

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