Finance Controls Analyst: BAU & Month-End Reporting

Banco Santander SA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension contributions

Employee discounts portal

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Banco Santander SA in London is seeking an Accounting and Finance Control Analyst to ensure BAU accounting and reporting continuity, oversee staff costs and admin expenses, and maintain controls over invoicing and payment flows within the SCIB function.

You will work with the Head of Accounting and the wider team to deliver timely, accurate financial reporting, support month-end processes, intercompany reporting, and budgeting collaboration with UK stakeholders and Group counterparts.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting department and control function.
• Experience of working in a Big Four accounting firm.
• Knowledge of SAP and Equation systems.
• Understanding of treasury/wholesale products including cash and funding instruments, derivatives, equities and bonds.
• Ability to prioritise important tasks and stay organised.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Strong IT skills with front office booking systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payment process for suppliers and payroll.
• Execute financial controls and escalate data issues as needed.
• Record administrative expenses and staff costs (including payroll), VAT and Corporate Tax within the accounting system.
• Provide information to support VAT and Corporate Tax returns.
• Produce P&L reports focusing on staff and admin expenses with commentary on deviations.
• Monitor payable and receivable accounts relating to Santander Group projects.
• Analyse and reconcile current account items and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide financial information for BAU reporting and ad-hoc requests.
• Deliver reporting templates to Group for key processes, including intercompany reporting.
• Support budgeting with UK stakeholders and Group counterparts.

Skills

Accounting experience

Big Four experience

SAP knowledge

Treasury products understanding

Prioritisation

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Education

Accountancy qualification

Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Banco Santander SA in London is seeking an Accounting and Finance Control Analyst to ensure BAU accounting and reporting continuity, oversee staff costs and admin expenses, and maintain controls over invoicing and payment flows within the SCIB function.

You will work with the Head of Accounting and the wider team to deliver timely, accurate financial reporting, support month-end processes, intercompany reporting, and budgeting collaboration with UK stakeholders and Group counterparts.