Management Accountant

Bruin Financial; Chester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled FP&A professional to join their team in Chester. This role involves preparing financial reports, partnering with business units, and ensuring compliance within a regulated environment. You will leverage your financial reporting and modelling skills to deliver insightful analysis and support strategic initiatives. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a reputable organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experienced finance professional with a track record in financial services.
• Strong understanding of delivering within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of Monthly Operating Report preparation covering P&L and revenue.
• Partnering with business and finance teams for insightful financial analysis.
• Preparation and analysis of financial forecasts based on management information.

Skills

Financial reporting

Financial modelling

Strong presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Ref: 40658

My long-standing client is a global financial services organisation with a superb employer reputation and a UK Head Office in Cheshire.

Due to continued growth and high-profile internal projects, a key need has been identified for a strong, experienced FP&A professional with experience within a regulated environment. The role is initially on a 6-month basis with the potential for a longer relationship. Duties will include:

1. Ownership of Monthly Operating Report (MOR) preparation covering P&L, revenue and expense commentary, and other relevant financial information e.g., cost allocation details and balance sheet information.
2. Preparation of financial information and commentary to be used for the key EMEA legal entity Board of Director meetings.
3. Partnering with both the business and finance teams to provide insightful financial analysis.
4. Partnering with the FP&A team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of reporting.
5. Preparation and analysis of financial forecasts based on information provided by business management.
6. Review of month-end P&L to ensure expenses are being appropriately charged to LOBs.
7. Preparation of detailed analysis on various EMEA Global Markets expense items (e.g., allocated expense analysis, expense deep-dives).
8. Preparation of detailed expense variance analysis and supporting the business in identifying and implementing cost savings.
9. Continuous review of reporting and process with the target to ensure reporting is both relevant and produced efficiently.

You will be an experienced finance professional with a strong track record in financial services, insurance, and/or banking where you can exhibit a clear understanding of delivering within a regulated environment. You will also be able to show:

1. Financial reporting and modelling skills including the ability to build well-controlled spreadsheets and source appropriate and meaningful data.
2. Strong presentation and communication skills at all levels across the business.
3. Ability to be office-based 3 days each week.

Candidates available to start at short notice would be of particular interest. For more information apply now.

Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons - men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions, and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.