Finance Senior Associate - £Exc + bens and bonus
Our client, a highly regarded Investment firm with circa $60Bil of AUM has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to join their growing team based in London. As a Senior Associate in the global Finance team, you will have the opportunity to apply your accounting and finance experience across a range of processes and operations, as well as leading on various region specific activities.
Roles & Responsibilities
Timely preparation of monthly management account information.
Responsible for leading audits and reviews where required.
Provide quarterly budgeting and forecasting information, ensuring alignment with the firm’s strategic goals and financial targets.
Manage and oversee client billing cycles and fee calculations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Manage the process of organising and scheduling supplier invoice payments to ensure timely and correct transactions.
Preparation of relevant regulatory information and filings.
Maintenance of the firm’s employee expenses system including the review and approval of expenses.
Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Input and maintain accurate accounting data in the firm’s financial systems, ensuring all entries comply with relevant accounting standards.
Conduct thorough analytical reviews of financial statements and budget reports to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
If required, present analysis and findings to senior management, explaining complex financial data in a clear and concise manner.
Experience & Qualifications
Qualified as an Accounting and Finance professional and/or hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Newly qualified with experience in accounting, financial analysis, finance business partnering, or a similar finance related role within a corporate environment.
Experience within, or a strong understanding of, the Financial Services industry.
Proven experience of adhering to the complex regulatory reporting requirements within the Financial Services industry.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to identify areas of improvement.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders across all levels, locations and business functions.
Experience of budgeting and analytical review.
Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, as well as prior experience of using an accounting system or other financial software.
Knowledge or prior experience of SAP Business by Design would be highly desirable.
To hear more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Alex Brown on 020 7847 8878 or email your CV to alex@meredithbrown.com
Ref: AB 1150050.
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