Group Finance Associate

Equifind; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative fintech company in the heart of London is on the lookout for a Group Finance Associate to join their dynamic team. This exciting role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, overseeing group reporting and consolidations while contributing to financial controls and processes. With a strong focus on leveraging advanced AI and algorithms, this company is not just growing rapidly; it's also committed to diversity and inclusion. If you're a qualified accountant with a passion for finance and technology, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving organization.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Employer pension contribution

27 days annual leave

Free lunch when in office

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a group function.
• Experience with FCA or SEC regulated businesses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close process and group reporting.
• Manage UK and USA tax reporting and audits.
• Support migration of data to new accounting software.

Skills

ACA/CA qualified accountant

Advanced-level Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting knowledge

Education

ACA/CA qualification

Job description

Job Description

Equifind has partnered with one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in the UK to assist in the recruitment of a Group Finance Associate. This newly established role will be based at their London office near Liverpool Street station and requires office-attendance three days pw.

The business is a financial technology company that leverages advanced AI and algorithms to streamline its product offerings. It has achieved an average revenue growth of 46% over the past five years and proudly maintains 40% female representation in senior management roles.

As they expand into North America, they are seeking a skilled and qualified accountant to oversee group reporting and consolidations.

Key duties include

• Take ownership of the monthly close process for all group entities, providing technical expertise on complex areas such as consolidation, cash flow statements, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, addressing queries from both local teams and the group consolidation team.
• Supporting with the preparation of annual budgets for the group
• Manage aspects of UK and USA tax reporting while liaising with external tax advisors
• Key point of contact for annual key elements of external financial audits across the group
• Contributing to the improvement and development of financial controls, processes, and reporting.
• Supporting the delivery of accurate and timely management information.
• Assisting with the migration of data from legacy accounting systems to the group’s accounting software.

Key requirements

• ACA/CA qualified accountant, preferably trained in audit
• A minimum of 3 years experience, ideally working within a group function
• Prior experience of working with FCA or SEC regulated businesses
• Advanced-level Excel skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Solid understanding of financial reporting requirements
• Proven stakeholder management experience and relationship building skills

Package details

• £70-80,000 base salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Employer pension contribution
• 27 days annual leave
• Free lunch when in office
• Private medical insurance coverage
• Group income protection
• Plus, a host of additional perks and benefits!