Group Financial Accountant - Consolidations

TP ICAP; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking an experienced professional for a finance role focused on multi-currency consolidation and accounting. Key responsibilities include managing the consolidation process and liaising with global teams to ensure accuracy. Candidates must have experience in multi-currency consolidations and be qualified accountants with excellent analytical skills. The position offers an inclusive culture and opportunities for innovation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with multi-currency consolidations and plc group accounts is essential.
• Qualified Accountant.
• Strong analytical ability and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the Group's multi-currency consolidation process.
• Liaison with global process owners for timely and accurate close.
• Preparation of individual notes to the Group's consolidated accounts.

Skills

Multi-currency consolidations

Qualified Accountant

Excel skills

Analytical ability

Tools

Hyperion Financial Management

OneStream

Job description

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform. The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview

The role will work closely with wider Finance team, Global Process Owners, Regional and Divisional CFOs and broader finance team. Key deliverables include the monthly Group consolidation as well as support of the annual and interim result of the Group.

Role Responsibilities

• Ownership of the Group's multi-currency consolidation process for both internal management and statutory purposes.
• Liaison with global process owners to ensure a timely and accurate close across 27 countries.
• Preparation of individual notes to the Group's consolidated accounts under IFRS and associated analysis.
• Review of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations to ensure integrity and appropriate understanding/analysis of business unit submissions and overall consolidated results.
• Preparation of monthly consolidated Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, along with process reporting to show both what the results are and how we know if they are accurate and not misstated.
• Liaison with other Group functions (Tax, Legal, Company Secretarial, Treasury and Compliance) to ensure that supporting analysis for the annual report is prepared in a timely manner and delivered to fulfil the Group's reporting requirements.
• Liaison with the external audit teams.
• Support of the annual budgeting and planning processes including working with the Group FP&A team to prepare quality forward looking consolidated reports.
• Developing the functionality inherent in the consolidation tools and building controls and reporting in line with best practice.
• Developing and implementing best practice end to end processes.
• Support for the wider team's delivery requirements including ad hoc project work as required.

Experience / Competences

Essential

• Previous experience with multi-currency consolidations and plc group accounts is essential, preferably using Hyperion Financial Management or OneStream
• Qualified Accountant
• Excellent Excel skills
• Strong analytical ability and problem solving skills

Desired

• Open to innovative ideas/ experiences and ability to create new ideas, approaches or insights
• Seeks opportunities for improvements
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organised with a proactive approach

Band & level: Professional, 5

Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

Location

UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London