Finance Analyst Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
Job Number:
3238465
DESCRIPTION
3238465
Work in the Finance department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and a first-hand insight into our business
A desirable compensation and benefits package including eligibility for an annual bonus
Professional development opportunities including access to Morgan Stanley's world-class internal training program
Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement
A supportive and inclusive environment, we accept individual differences and use them to better our work environment and culture
A balance between personal and professional lifestyles, including flexible working opportunities such as work from home arrangements
High specification office space with leading technologies, collaborative working spaces and wellbeing facilities including an onsite fitness suite
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. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
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. Morgan Stanley 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?
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.
- 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 financier-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
QUALIFICATIONS
- What we’re looking for:
- 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
Where will you be working?
This role is based at our Glasgow office on Waterloo Street in the city centre.
Mobility:
Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal.
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.
