21 Oct
Close Brothers Group
London
Job description
OVERALL SUMMARY
At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box.
We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.
Join the Close Brothers Financial Planning and Analysis Team where you support support the Group FP&A; Manager and team in the preparation of financial information including running month end processes such as Flash’ reporting and board reports, preparing detailed pieces of analysis (monthly and ad-hoc) and supporting the delivery of budget / forecasts and ICAAP.
The successful candidate will produce presentations and analyse predominately for ExCo, to help them make informed decisions working closely with divisional Finance teams and will play a key part in the success of Group FP&A; deliverables.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Monthly Business Performance & Reporting
- Provide active support to the Graduate trainee who will carry out the bulk of the month-end BAU processes
- Act as first line reviewer for all work that the Graduate analyst produces
- Month-end Flash’ process detailing the expected month-end close position to the Group ExCo
- Monthly Finance report outlining key financial performance metrics for delivery to the ExCo
- Provide timely commentary and variance analysis to support understanding of financial performance against budgets, forecasts and prior year
- Work closely with the divisional FP&A; teams to understand performance
- Work with Investor Relations to provide them with all information required to support our quarterly Results Announcements
Financial Planning, Budgeting and ICAAP
- Support the Group FP&A; Manager in running the annual budget process including consolidation of results, challenging submissions and putting together presentations which draw out key messages
- Work on quarterly forecasts and aid the communication of results to senior stakeholders
- Support the Group FP&A; Manager in running the annual ICAAP process including interpretation and presentation of submissions
Analysis
- Support the FP&A; Manager with ad-hoc analysis on topical issues including coordinating any data gathering from the business units
- Refine and improve existing processes and challenge outputs to create relevant and value-adding analysis
- Gain an understanding of each of the businesses within the Group and demonstrate an understanding when pulling together analysis
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE / ARE :
- Strong attention to detail and a controls-focus
- Team player committed to ensuring that the overall team objectives are met
- Experience of delivering effective reporting under tight deadlines
- Positive, can-do attitude and enthusiasm
- Advanced experience with MS Office packages including Excel
- Willingness to challenge and interpret data
- Degree educated or equivalent
- Hold an accounting qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE / ARE :
- Solid relevant accounting experience and technical knowledge
- Previous experience in a Financial service business
We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone.
We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back.
ABOUT US
At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading.
At Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK. Our purpose is to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term.
▶️ Senior Finance Analyst - Group FP&A
🖊️ Close Brothers Group
📍 London