CMC Markets

3 job(s) at CMC Markets

CMC Markets
May 15, 2026
Contractor
This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover and requires an immediate start . It offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing finance function within a dynamic, fast-paced business. The FP&A Manager will play a key role in driving financial planning, analysis and decision support across the Group. This role is critical in delivering high quality forecasting, budgeting and strategic insight to support business growth and performance. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Product, Commercial and Operations teams, providing forward-looking analysis, challenging assumptions and enhancing financial visibility across the organisation. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Budgeting, Forecasting and Planning Own the annual budget and rolling forecast processes, working closely with business heads to ensure accuracy and commercial alignment Review business plan and strategic initiatives by actively challenging assumptions and scrutinising projected impact Deliver clear variance analysis against budget and forecast, alongside scenario modelling to support decision-making Financial Analysis and Reporting Produce and continuously improve the monthly management reporting pack, including variance analysis and KPI commentary for board Deliver timely and insightful analysis on revenue, costs, and key KPIs Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the P&L and balance sheet, supporting proactive decision-making Support the production of board and executive-level reporting materials Business partnering Act as a trusted advisor to business units, providing financial challenge and supports Evaluate strategic initiatives, investments and product developments using financial analysis Translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders Process Improvement and Change Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems and reporting Support implementation of new tools, automation and data enhancements Promote a data-driven culture through better use of analytics and BI tools Stakeholder management Build strong relationships with Finance, Commercial and operational teams Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to support strategic decision-making Support and develop junior team members where applicable, fostering a high-performance culture KEY SKILLS AND EXPERINCE Essential: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Strong experience in FP&A, commercial finance or related roles Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication and presentation skills Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems Experience within financial services or a trading environment Desirable: Familiarity with BI tools Experience supporting strategic projects or transformation initiatives CMC Markets is powered by our people. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people feel confident to be themselves, feel valued and are able to do their best work. We don't just value differences and unique perspectives, we seek them out and we invite them in, because we know it will lead to better outcomes for everyone.
CMC Markets
May 13, 2026
Full time
This is a newly created role to support the Risk team in delivering the Futures & Options (ETD's) project, assist in setting the reporting and continued ongoing monitoring. The role will cover both financial and liquidity risk management. Please note that we operate onsite working and would require you to come into the office 5 days per week. Key Responsibilities: The Financial Risk Manager will develop, monitor and report various risk metrics ensuring breaches are appropriately reported or signed off. Daily interrogation, interpretation and reporting of stress testing. Drive the development of existing reporting of market, credit counterparty, and liquidity risk. Promote and raise awareness of FRM such that all stakeholders are aware of their responsibilities and obligations with respect to FRM. The Financial Risk Manager will input into the development and the process of the Group's ICARA review. Produce monthly board level management information on the Financial Risks within the Group Represent Financial Risk in Group projects and be responsible for the team delivery objectives. The Financial Risk Manager will understand all existing and new products offered by CMC Markets, with particular reference to how they are captured and reported by the Financial Risk Management team. Maintain personal/professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training. When dealing with all customers, clients or colleagues ensure that we provide a clear, fair and consistent high-quality service that presents a professional and positive image of CMC Markets Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality. Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role Key Skills & Experience Prior experience in exchange traded and OTC derivatives (futures and options). Experience of Python programming Degree in Finance, Economics, or related. Highly numerical, with strong attention to detail, and a curious and inquisitive approach. Organized, and able to manage time efficiently to ensure that operational duties are completed on time. Strong Excel skills required - Excel VBA preferable. Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize accordingly CMC Markets is powered by our people. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people feel confident to be themselves, feel valued and are able to do their best work. We don't just value differences and unique perspectives, we seek them out and we invite them in, because we know it will lead to better outcomes for everyone.
CMC Markets
May 12, 2026
Contractor
We're looking for an experienced Trading Application Support Analyst to join our IT Production team in London. You'll work in a truly global, follow-the-sun environment, supporting mission-critical trading applications used across web, mobile and API channels. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working at pace and collaborating with teams across the business. CMC Markets is a global leader in online trading, trusted by clients worldwide for our award-winning platforms, cutting-edge technology and market expertise. Behind every trade is a highly skilled technology team ensuring our platforms remain stable, performant and available around the clock. What you'll be doing Providing 1st and 2nd line application support for CMC Markets' trading platforms Ensuring maximum availability and performance using a follow-the-sun support model Monitoring live systems using tools such as Nagios, Splunk, AppDynamics, Geneos and bespoke platforms Responding to alerts and incidents across production and non-production environments Diagnosing issues, implementing fixes where appropriate and escalating to development teams when required Working closely with global teams including Development, Infrastructure, DBA, Security, Business Operations and third-party vendors Supporting releases, deployments and change activities in line with agreed processes Contributing to improvements in monitoring, automation, documentation and support processes Participating in DR and BCP testing Taking part in a rotational shift pattern, including some weekend on-call support Essential: A proactive, self-motivated mindset with a genuine passion for technology 5+ years' experience in an IT or application support environment 2+ years' experience working with Red Hat Linux (or other Unix variants), including scripting 2+ years' experience supporting applications such as Java, .NET, Apache or IIS Desirable: Experience within the financial services or trading environment Knowledge of Windows Server Familiarity with ITIL frameworks Exposure to market data and the FIX protocol What you'll get in return The opportunity to support high-volume, real-time trading systems used globally Exposure to modern monitoring and support tooling in a complex technical estate A collaborative, international team culture across London and Sydney Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities A role where your work has a direct impact on platform reliability and client experience CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.