Finance Controller - Banking

** This is a Fixed Term Contract role that will lead to a permanent position, for the right candidate **

We’re recruiting for a UK-based Bank and role will suit either an experienced Senior Finance Manager or Controller, who has strong experince in the UK Banking sector. candidates must be immediately available or on a short notice period.

The role:

It is very much about developing, maintaining and managing a robust reporting framework and to drive consistency in financial reporting and control. You’ll manage a small team responsible for monthly consolidated financial results, management accounting, process/control framwork improvement and external reporting.

Key Duties:

· Develop the Banks reporting framework, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards 

· Responsible for Statutory Accounts and external reporting

· Preparation of anual Audit and be the first line of communication with the Auditors

· Responsible for the monthly consolidation process 

· Drive consistency in accounting policy implementation 

· Implement major IFRS projects and other changes 

· Present to senior management a basic understanding of certain accounting policies or issues

· Provide accounting advice to senior managers across the Group

· Lead the external audit process 

Experience Needed:

· ACA, CIMA or ACCA Qualified with at least 8 years PQE experience

· A background in Financial Services Audit, Assurance or Risk or Financail Services Finacial Control

· Experience in a Statutory Reporting and Controls based role within Financial Services

· An enthusiasm of making things better

· An ability to communicate at Board level

· A proven team leader

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