Senior Legal Entity Controller

Marex Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking financial services platform as a key member of the Legal Entity Control team. This role offers a unique opportunity to ensure the integrity of financial information across a diverse range of entities. You will be involved in preparing financial statements, managing month-end processes, and supporting audits, all while working in a collaborative environment that values integrity and client focus. If you are a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and a passion for problem-solving, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow within a company that prioritizes its people and fosters a culture of teamwork and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities in a regulated environment.
• Expertise in technical accounting and IFRS standards.
• Experience in managing teams and projects to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of annual financial statements under various accounting standards.
• Manage month-end processes and prepare management reports.
• Support audit processes and enhance existing financial controls.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Technical Accounting Skills (IFRS 3 and 9)

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Client Focus

Project Management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PeopleSoft

Essbase Reporting

Job description

Marex Group plc (NASDAQ: MRX) is a diversified global financial services platform providing essential liquidity, market access, and infrastructure services to clients across energy, commodities, and financial markets. The group offers comprehensive coverage across four core services: clearing, agency and execution, market making, and hedging and investment solutions. It has a leading franchise in major metals, energy, and agricultural products, with access to 60 exchanges. The group serves a broad client base, including commodity producers, consumers, traders, banks, hedge funds, and asset managers. With over 40 offices worldwide, Marex employs more than 2,300 people across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

The Legal Entity Control (LEC) team handles projects, statutory reporting, and control, ensuring the Group meets financial reporting and control obligations of a regulated global entity. The team supports finance functions such as FP&A, Regulatory, Product Control, Treasury, and Tax, forming part of the wider Finance Department.

Role Summary

This role is a key member of the LEC team, responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Group and its subsidiaries' financial information. It covers all aspects of finance under the LEC team, including line management and review responsibilities as a senior team member.

Responsibilities:

The main deliverables include:

• Preparing annual financial statements for entities under IFRS, US GAAP, FRS102;
• Supporting the Financial Reporting Team with key notes for Group Annual and Quarterly Reports (using Workiva);
• Conducting monthly analytical reviews of legal entity income statements and balance sheets;
• Managing month-end processes to meet Group reporting deadlines;
• Preparing monthly management reports;
• Calculating monthly transfer pricing;
• Managing balance sheet substantiation and intercompany reconciliation processes;
• Reviewing and challenging LEC-controlled balance sheet reconciliations;
• Managing audits and responding to external auditor inquiries;
• Enhancing existing processes and integrating new acquisitions into reporting cycles;
• Supporting business changes, such as new units or reorganizations;
• Designing and implementing a robust control environment (SOX compliance);
• Providing guidance and support to team members and the LEC head.

Skills and Experience

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving aptitude in a regulated environment;
• Up-to-date knowledge of market and economic trends;
• Technical accounting expertise, especially IFRS 3 and 9, with attention to detail;
• Personal drive, motivation, and ability to handle multiple tasks;
• Client and business focus, with strong relationship-building skills;
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Big 4 audit background preferred;
• Experience in large group/public company environment;
• Reconciliation and transfer pricing experience;
• Proven track record of process improvement and stakeholder value addition;
• Leadership experience in managing teams and projects;
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (PeopleSoft), and Essbase.

Conduct Rules

You must:

• Act with integrity, skill, care, and diligence;
• Be cooperative with regulators;
• Prioritize customer interests and fairness;
• Maintain high standards of market conduct.

Company Values

We uphold values including:

• Respect: Clients are central; fairness is key.
• Integrity: Conduct business ethically and responsibly.
• Collaboration: Foster teamwork and open communication.
• Developing Our People: Invest in growth and career development.
• Adaptability: Be flexible, responsive, and initiative-driven.

Marex is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, valuing the unique contributions of all employees.