Technical Accountant - Transaction Advisory - VP / Director

Financial Women’s Association; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Investment Bank seeks a Transaction Advisory specialist in London. This role supports finance transactions, advises senior finance executives, and plays a pivotal role in navigating accounting and regulatory challenges. Successful candidates will possess strong communication skills, commercial acumen, and ACA certification, making tangible impacts on financial operations.

Qualifications

• Able to simplify complex accounting issues for diverse stakeholders.
• Proven track record in transaction advisory roles.
• Experience in banking and financial services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise Group CFOs and Business Unit CFOs on transactions.
• Collaborate to address accounting implications and efficiency opportunities.
• Navigate accounting and regulatory changes.

Skills

Communication

Commercial Acumen

Technical Expertise

Education

ACA certification or equivalent

Job description

Goodman Masson has partnered with a leading global Investment Bank to recruit for their Transaction Advisory team in London. This role involves advising Group CFOs, Business Unit CFOs, and the Group Financial Controller on new transactions, as well as coordinating accounting, funding, economic capital, and tax considerations.

The Transaction Advisory team supports finance transactions across the Investment Bank. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to address accounting implications, identifying efficiency opportunities, and providing guidance on accounting policies for new products and transactions. Additionally, this role involves navigating upcoming accounting and regulatory changes.

This position plays a central role in financial operations, driving tangible change for the business. Responsibilities also include fostering relationships with regulators, partners, communities, and shareholders, all essential for upholding the bank's esteemed brand

Requirements:

• ACA certification or equivalent;
• Proven track record in a technical capacity, providing transaction advisory services, with a preference for experience within banking and financial services;
• Exceptional communication abilities, proficient in simplifying intricate accounting issues for a diverse range of stakeholders;
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, skilled at transforming technical concepts into practical and commercially viable solutions.

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