Securitisation Finance Controller & Reporting Lead

Jobtailor; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a finance professional to support accurate control and reporting for Retail Securitisation entities. The role includes statutory reporting, month-end closes, and audit coordination in a fast-paced environment.

You will prepare working papers, maintain governance evidence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes using Excel, Power Apps, Python and AI solutions. Edinburgh-based, hybrid working options may be available.

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification required
• Experience in financial services or statutory reporting preferred
• Strong analytical skills essential
• Highly organised with keen attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to improve processes, systems and procedures
• Delivery-driven approach with quality output
• Collaborative working style
• Proficient with Microsoft 365, especially Excel
• Experience with finance systems or ability to learn quickly (Power Apps, Python, AI)

Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely financial control and reporting for Retail Securitisation entities
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements, working papers and directors’ reporting materials
• Coordinate audit deliverables and respond to auditor queries through clearance, signing and filing
• Complete month-end controls, including balance sheet reconciliations, ARCS profiles, journals and movement analysis
• Investigate breaks, unusual movements and data inconsistencies, resolving or escalating issues
• Prepare and validate securitisation data for Product Control, GDRS enrichment and Group reporting
• Maintain control evidence and support compliance with Group Minimum Standards, SAO and governance requirements
• Build relationships with Retail Finance, Treasury, External Reporting, Group Tax, auditors and stakeholders
• Manage reporting and audit deadlines, communicating progress, risks and dependencies
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate processes
• Support knowledge sharing and team resilience
• Report to the Securitisation Manager

Skills

Financial analysis

Highly organised

Prioritisation

Delivery focus

Stakeholder collaboration

Audit coordination

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power Apps

Python

AI

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a finance professional to support accurate control and reporting for Retail Securitisation entities. The role includes statutory reporting, month-end closes, and audit coordination in a fast-paced environment.

You will prepare working papers, maintain governance evidence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes using Excel, Power Apps, Python and AI solutions. Edinburgh-based, hybrid working options may be available.