Financial Controller - Associate/Director (AVP)

Morgan Stanley; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking financial institution as a Financial Controller, where you will manage the accounting and reporting for global employee compensation. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment, driving continuous improvement through automation and process enhancement. You will be part of a dynamic finance division in Glasgow, contributing to projects that shape the future of finance. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a supportive culture, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a leading financial services firm. Embrace the chance to work flexibly while being part of a diverse and inclusive team.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Onsite fitness suite

High specification office space

Qualifications

• Experience in finance processes, controls, and reporting is essential.
• Professional accountancy qualification or equivalent specialization in finance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting, reporting, and analysis for global employee compensation.
• Analyze large datasets to provide insights across global stakeholders.

Skills

Professional Accountancy Qualification

Finance processes

Strong communication skills

Risk awareness

Collaborative team player

Education

Equivalent specialization in Finance

Job description

Financial Controller - Associate/Director (AVP)

Apply locations Home - Glasgow time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR000651

The Compensation Controller team is led globally from Glasgow and is part of Global Corporate Controllers. The function is responsible for financial accounting, control, and reporting, both internal and external, related to the firm's compensation and benefit plans globally.

The team is responsible for front to back accounting, control and reporting of compensation and benefits for the firm, as a result, team members perform a variety of functions within their roles offering a breadth of experience for the right candidate.

What will you be doing?

• Manage the accounting, reporting and analysis for certain aspects of the Firm's global employee compensation.
• Maintain a strong control environment.
• Analyse large datasets to provide information and insights across a range of global stakeholder groups.
• Deliver continuous improvement through automation and process enhancement.
• Participate in firmwide or departmental projects.
• Undertake production, reviewer and line management responsibilities.
• Represent the function in wider office committees.
• Undertake other ad hoc tasks as required.

What we’re looking for:

• Professional Accountancy Qualification, or equivalent specialisation in Finance.
• Experience in finance processes, controls and reporting.
• Flexibility to change priorities as new situations present themselves.
• Strong communication skills; clear, concise, and appropriate method of delivery.
• Experience with establishing and meeting deadlines.
• Experience managing staff and/or reviewing the work of others.
• Risk awareness and good guardianship skills.
• Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic that works effectively in cross-functional team environment.

We offer:

• Work in the Finance department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and a firsthand insight into our business.
• A desirable compensation and benefits package including eligibility for an annual bonus.
• Professional development opportunities including access to Morgan Stanley's world-class internal training program.
• Enriching challenges that provide opportunities 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.

Where will you be working?

Working in a collaborative growing team in the Glasgow Finance division on a 3/2 hybrid model.

Equal opportunities statement:

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.

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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.