Finance Director

Morgan Stanley; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier financial institution in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Finance Director to oversee accounting and financial tasks, provide insightful analysis, and enhance process documentation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and team collaboration skills, with a focus on professional development in a supportive environment. This full-time role offers hybrid working opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including eligibility for an annual bonus.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

High specification office facilities

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills; clear concise and appropriate method of delivery.
• Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to manage workload efficiently and effectively.
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines.
• Problem solving skills and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and / or financial tasks as required.
• Reconcile and substantiate general ledger and sub-ledger accounts.
• Prepare insightful financial analysis and reporting outputs as required.
• Participate in system enhancements and User Acceptance Testing.
• Adhere to and where possible enhance process documentation and the control environment.
• Respond to and interact across a range of stakeholder groups.
• Undertake other ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Accounting Software

Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Financial Report Writing

Budgeting

Corporate Finance

GAAP

Financial Management

Financial Modeling

Financial Planning

Ellucian

Education

Accountancy or other Business School degree

Job description

Title: Finance Director

We offer :

Work in the Finance department of one of the worlds top tier Financial Institutions and a first-hand insight into our business

A desirable compensation and benefits package including eligibility for an annual bonus

Professional development opportunities including eligibility for funded professional qualifications and access to Morgan Stanleys world-class internal training program

Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement

A supportive and inclusive environment we accept individual differences and use them to better our work environment and culture

A balance between personal and professional lifestyles including flexible working opportunities such as work from home arrangements

High specification office space with leading technologies collaborative working spaces and wellbeing facilities including an onsite fitness suite

Hybrid working opportunities

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and / or financial tasks as required
• Reconcile and substantiate general ledger and sub-ledger accounts
• Prepare insightful financial analysis and reporting outputs as required
• Participate in system enhancements and User Acceptance Testing
• Adhere to and where possible enhance process documentation and the control environment
• Respond to and interact across a range of stakeholder groups
• Undertake other ad hoc tasks as required

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills; clear concise and appropriate method of delivery
• Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic
• Ability to manage workload efficiently and effectively
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines
• Problem solving skills and initiative
• Accountancy or other Business School degree preferred

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first doing the right thing leading with exceptional ideas committing to diversity and inclusion and giving back - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Flexible Work Statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Required Experience

Director

Key Skills

• Accounting Software
• Forecasting
• Ellucian
• Financial Report Writing
• GAAP
• Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Budgeting
• Financial Management
• Financial Planning

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1