Senior FP&A Analyst - 14 month FTC

London, England, United Kingdom

12/13/2024

Overall Summary

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.

Join the Close Brothers FP&A Team where you will support the Bank FP&A Manager and team in the preparation of financial information including running month end processes such as ‘Flash’ reporting and board reports, preparing detailed pieces of analysis (monthly and ad-hoc) and supporting the delivery of budget / forecasts and ICAAP.

The successful candidate will help the Bank leadership team make informed decisions and manage one direct report.

Responsibilities

Monthly Business Performance & Reporting

• Run the month end ‘Flash’ process detailing the expected month end close position to the Bank Executive committee
• Prepare monthly reporting packs outlining key financial performance metrics for delivery to the Bank Executive committee
• Provide timely commentary and variance analysis to support understanding of financial performance against budgets, forecasts and prior year
• Deliver financial information to other functions within the Bank for example Credit
• Work closely with the business FP&A teams to understand performance
  
  
  
  

Cost and Headcount Analysis & Reporting

• Manage the monthly process of analysing costs and headcount drivers, including challenging submissions and putting together presentations which draw out key messages
• Work closely with business areas to understand business impacts on costs, and effectively communicate results to senior stakeholders.
  
  
  
  

Analysis

• Ad-hoc analysis on topical issues including coordinating any data gathering from the business units
• Refine and improve existing processes and challenge outputs to create relevant and value-adding analysis
• Gain an understanding of each of the businesses within the Banking division and demonstrate an understanding when pulling together ‘deep-dive’ analysis
• Opportunity to get involved on special projects and other business requests as and when required
  
  
  
  

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 HAVE/ARE:

• Degree educated or equivalent
• Fully qualified in an accounting qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail
• Team player committed to ensuring that the overall team objectives are met
• Experience of delivering effective reporting under tight deadlines
• Intermediate/advanced with MS Office packages including Excel
• Willingness to challenge and interpret data
  
  
  
  

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

• Solid relevant accounting experience and technical knowledge
• Previous experience in a Financial service business
• Experience using SAP tools including BEx Analyzer and BPC
  
  
  
  

We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.

About Us

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, wealth management services and securities trading. At Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK. Our purpose is to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term.

To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

To find out more about life at Close Brothers:

https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541

To find out more about our benefits:

https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits

To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:

Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group