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Finance Analyst
Glasgow

Req No. 3232483

Team Profile:

The Compensation Controller team is led globally from Glasgow and is part of Global Corporate Controllers. The function is responsible for financial accounting, control, and reporting, both internal and external, related to the firm's compensation and benefit plans globally.

The team are responsible for front to back accounting, control and reporting of compensation and benefits for the firm, as a result, team members perform a variety of functions within their roles offering a breadth of experience for the right candidate. For example:

Financial accounting across all GAAPS and legal entities
Close collaboration with accounting policy on interpretation and implementation of new accounting rules or accounting analysis of new compensation arrangements
Involvement in firm and finance-wide initiatives as an SME with accountability for assessing, planning, and delivering all compensation & benefit related accounting and reporting impacts
Regulatory and statutory financial reporting at firm and subsidiary level including analysis and implementation of any new reporting requirements

Management reporting and forecasting for the CFO and other senior stakeholders

This role represents an exciting opportunity to further develop a variety of skills and be part of a global function.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

What will you be doing?

You Will:

Perform accounting and reporting tasks associated with employee compensation (Firm's largest P&L line)
Undertake financial analysis of compensation data in accordance with key SOX control requirements
Reconcile and substantiate general ledger expense and balance sheet accounts
Prepare insightful data for other groups including HR, Tax and other teams across Finance
Participate in system enhancements and UAT testing
Adhere to, and where possible, enhance process documentation and the control environment
Respond to and interact with key stakeholders including HR, IT, other Finance teams, Tax, Audit
Represent the function in wider office committees

Undertake other ad hoc tasks as required #LI-RG1 #LI-Hybrid

QUALIFICATIONS

What we’re looking for:

You have:

Strong communication skills; clear, concise, and appropriate method of delivery
Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic
Ability to manage workload efficiently and effectively
Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines
Problem solving skills and initiative

Accountancy or other Business School degree preferred

Where will you be working?

Dynamic role within the Finance division in one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and gain first-hand insight into the business
Competitive salary and benefits package with eligibility for annual performance bonus
Open minded, collaborative, and welcoming environment, where your ideas are taken seriously

Continued professional career development based on your career interests
Opportunity to work with high performing teams across Morgan Stanley

We also offer hybrid working which will discussed at during our telephone screening process.

Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Equal opportunities statement

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents #LI-RG1 #LI-Hybrid