Senior Financial Controller (VP) Glasgow, Scotland
Morgan Stanley
Full Time
Glasgow, Scotland
43188 - 63000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Senior Financial Controller (VP)
Job Number:
3239200
POSTING DATE: Jul 31, 2023
PRIMARY LOCATION: Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-Glasgow
EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's Degree
JOB: Finance
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time
JOB LEVEL: Vice President
DESCRIPTION
Legal Entity Officer – Vice President
Glasgow
3238388
This position is for a senior role within the Legal Entity Control team. The team has responsibility for the financial management of the firms legal entities. The candidate will be performing a Legal Entity Officer (LEO) role, accountable for a portfolio of the entities within the investment management business and charitable foundations. They will be a key business partner for various stakeholders on a wide range of legal entity initiatives.
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?
- Legal entity officer (LEO) for a portfolio of entities
- Stakeholder management – You will be responsible for managing key stakeholder relationships often at a senior level both internally and externally. Internal clients include Product Control, Treasury, Business Units, Company Secretarial and Tax. External clients include External Auditors and Service Providers.
- Business partnering – You will work closely with stakeholders including the Business Units and Tax on project initiatives.
- Financial presentations – You will have responsibility for the review and presentation of timely, relevant and value add information to senior management.
- Financial reporting – You will have oversight of and accountability for financial reporting, including financial statements, management accounts and variance analysis which is produced by the shared service team based outside the UK.
- Risk management – You will review and challenge the results of the entity. Including considering the appropriateness of taxation, transfer pricing and other policies at an entity level. You must therefore be able to demonstrate an excellent awareness of risk, and an ability to ensure the Firm is always protected. Timely escalation of issues is expected.
- Leadership – You will be part of the Legal Entity Control management team empowered to drive change and the development of the function and department wide initiatives. You will also have responsibility for a local team. #LI-RG1 #LI-hybrid
QUALIFICATIONS
What we’re looking for:
- Strong accounting knowledge
- A professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Experience of financial reporting at a senior level
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience of presenting financial results
Skills that will help you in the role:
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organisational skills, with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Excellent client skills, with ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills and ability to present information in a meaningful format
- Ability to manage pressure and time-sensitive business demands
- Ability to mitigate risk and know when to escalate risks and issues to senior management
- Ability to lead and co-ordinate teams to achieve a defined objective
- Self-motivated and conscientious
Where will you be working?
You will be working the Morgan Stanley Glasgow office.
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.
Internal Applicants:
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 by clicking here.
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.
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