Financial Controller (12 Months FTC)

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you dont tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isnt always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.

Join Close Brothers Motor Finance Team where you will provide strong financial leadership and oversight during a period of transition. This role is critical in ensuring robust financial governance accurate reporting and compliance within a regulated financial services environment.

The successful candidate will bring a proven track record in managing finance teams delivering timely and accurate financial information and supporting strategic decision-making in a fast-paced regulated industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Control

• Ensure all daily activities and SLAs within Finance Control are completed ensuring risk is effectively managed and controlled and escalating concerns promptly to the Head of Finance.
• Responsible for the Balance Sheet reconciliations ensuring that key areas are escalated to the Head of Finance.
• Ensure all reporting and month end submissions are completed accurately and by given deadlines.

Projects

• Contribute to process improvement for financial operations proactively identifying areas for improvement and highlighting any inefficiencies.

Finance Leadership

• Be a strong Finance leader and role model for the Finance department
• Be an active and engaged member of the management team for the Finance department

People

• Manage and mentor the finance team fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Provide oversight and direction to employees in accordance with the firms policies procedures standards and SLAs

Developing Our People:as a line manager you will be responsible for inspiring and motivating your team as well as developing performance through coaching. You will encourage your team to take responsibility for their own personal development and provide support through regular feedback.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

• A qualified accountant (ACA ACCA CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role within financial services.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements.
• Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

• The ability to work under pressure and deliver results to tight deadlines.
• Hands-on approach with a focus on process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Able to proactively identify risks and issues and able to drive resolution forward

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format or any other adjustments are encouraged to email us at or request a call back.

ABOUT US

For roles offering hybrid working:At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3000 people principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

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Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion Close Brothers Group

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At Close Brothers Group we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients.

We believe that everyone should think ahead have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals business owners individuals charities families and employers who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments.

We are a team of about 900 people based in15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong long-term relationships with our clients.

Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social economic and environmental challenges facing our business colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people.

Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued respected and included so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down.

We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities.