Group Management Accountant

My client is one of the world's largest investment management institutions with an opportunity for a qualified Group Management Accountant to join the team, based in the City of London.

In this role you will be responsible for:
* Producing reports for the Group Management Committee and plc Board
* Analysing key drivers of the key income and cost lines and providing insightful analysis
* Reviewing both financial and non-financial information in order to provide commentary and analysis for inclusion within the monthly management accounts
* Assisting with investment performance, project cost and headcount reporting
* Preparing and updating the group forecast model for different scenarios in order to provide monthly reports and to feed into the group strategy process
* Identifying and implementing ways in which the data collection and reporting process can be streamlined
* Liaising with reporting entities to deal with any issues arising from their submissions
* Consolidating the Group results and undertaking any follow up work to answer questions on the forecast
* Maintaining an appropriate control framework around the forecast process
* Ad hoc analysis of business areas to support demands when required

As such, the successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
* Qualified Accountant with similar relevant experience in a FS environment (ideally Asset Management)
* Strong IT skills and an experienced user of Excel to an advanced stage and preferably HFM
* Ability to demonstrate a high level of awareness of the commercial implications of trends within the financial data and of business drivers
* Highly numerate with strong attention to detail and controls together with first class communication skills
* Be able to work under own initiative, to tight deadlines and be proactive in their approach

If you have similar experience to that outlined above and are looking for a permanent opportunity within a progressive and dynamic environment, please forward your CV today.

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