Job Description
Location: London
Client: Tier 1 Global Banking Institution Department: Finance - Management Reporting
Reporting to: VP, Finance
The Opportunity
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to elevate your career within a global banking leader? Our client's Finance Department is seeking a proactive Associate to join their Management Reporting team.
In this role, you will be a key pillar in supporting the business and fulfilling vital internal and external reporting functions. You will act as a bridge between financial data and strategic decision-making, providing monthly and quarterly performance insights to local management and international Head Office.
Key Responsibilities
Performance Reporting: Support day-to-day management reporting for the London entities, including balance sheet reconciliations and the production of Executive Committee and Departmental reports.
Planning & Forecasting: Assist in the monthly income/expense forecasting and the annual business planning and budgeting cycles.
Business Partnering: Lead regular performance meetings with Front and Back-office departments to analyser expense results and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Analytical Insight: Provide deep-dive analysis on income trends, offering clear commentary on performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
System Ownership: Proactively maintain Finance systems, ensuring data integrity and collaborating with IT for necessary enhancements.
Cost Allocation: Master and manage a complex, multi-departmental cost allocation model.
Who You Are
We are looking for a highly analytical team player who thrives in a structured yet dynamic banking environment.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Education: Bachelor's Degree (MSc or professional qualifications like ACCA/CIMA are highly desirable).
Experience: A solid understanding of the Banking industry with hands-on experience in budgeting and forecasting.
Technical Savvy: High level of computer literacy with strong MS Excel skills for data manipulation. Experience with Oracle Hyperion is a significant advantage.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to "business partner" effectively across different departments.
Mindset: A proactive, "can-do" attitude with the ability to innovate, solve problems, and work independently when required.
Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
