Financial Planning & Analysis and Financial Controller Banking Funding Group London
Job description
Financial Planning & Analysis and Financial Controller Banking Funding Group (8635) Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves. Job Description What does the team do? Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves. What are the main responsibilities? The Bank Funding Group & Transactional Banking Finance team supports the business as a true finance business partner - this includes production of financial and management reporting. The role's focus will be supporting the Bank Funding Group & Transactional Banking desks within the bank, as well as support for the wider teams' responsibilities. Key responsibilities include: Preparation of monthly balance sheet substantiation files Monthly variance analysis - provide commentary and breakdowns on income statement and balance sheet movements Detailed balance sheet and income statement forecast modelling, using various data inputs and business engagement Drive the reporting of business performance, forecasting and budgeting Detailed analysis of allocated and direct costs Assist with ad hoc reporting for management reporting purposes Assisting with the preparation of annual and semi-annual financial statement disclosure packs Assisting with the preparation of regulatory submissions Audit queries during annual and interim audits Performing reconciliation between ledger, source systems and risk systems, including investigation and resolution of breaks Reconciliation of inter-divisional and intercompany balances Timely escalation of issues/concerns Provide cover for team members during periods of absence What core skills and knowledge do we look for? Technical skills and knowledge Qualified accountant Strong academics (essential) Financial and Management Accounting knowledge for a banking business Systematic approach in analysing and solving problems with good attention to detail Intermediate Excel and data manipulation skills What other skills and personal attributes are important? Strong business partnering skills Self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work without close supervision Driven, willing to take on extra responsibility Personable and confident manner Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Team player Creative and willing to work in a constantly changing environment To always act with integrity and embrace the philosophy of treating our customers fairly (compulsory) Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation. We want our people to feel empowered to be themselves in an environment that supports them, enabling them to perform in “out of the ordinary” ways. Our culture places belonging and inclusion at its centre and our work environment is integral to this. If you require any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, as well as supportive and flexible working arrangements to help you succeed with us, please let our recruitment team know. Research shows that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same - if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch! Loading... Close map Location London - 30 Gresham Street 30 Gresham Street, London, England, GB, EC2V 7QN Loading... Meet the recruiter Charmaine Bannerman We commit to ensure that everyone is fairly assessed during our recruitment process. Let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to complete your application. Loading... Share this page Job Alerts Create an alert subscription based on this Job Benefits Pension Private Medical Cover Virtual GP Gym Discounts Psychologist Service Annual Leave Life Assurance Loading X Loading... Email* span class=labelText>Email /span> class=inputText tooltiprow/> Name* span class=labelText>Name /span> class=inputText tooltiprow/> Please let us know what adjustments would help you with your application:* span class=labelText>Please let us know what adjustments would help you with your application: Investec
