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 Financial Planning and Analysis Team where you support support the Group 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 produce presentations and analyse predominately for ExCo, to help them make informed decisions working closely with divisional Finance teams and will play a key part in the success of Group FP&A deliverables.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monthly Business Performance & Reporting

Provide active support to the Graduate trainee who will carry out the bulk of the month-end BAU processes

Act as first line reviewer for all work that the Graduate analyst producesMonth-end ‘Flash’ process detailing the expected month-end close position to the Group ExCo

Monthly Finance report outlining key financial performance metrics for delivery to the ExCo

Provide timely commentary and variance analysis to support understanding of financial performance against budgets, forecasts and prior year

Work closely with the divisional FP&A teams to understand performance

Work with Investor Relations to provide them with all information required to support our quarterly Results Announcements

Financial Planning, Budgeting and ICAAP

Support the Group FP&A Manager in running the annual budget process including consolidation of results, challenging submissions and putting together presentations which draw out key messages

Work on quarterly forecasts and aid the communication of results to senior stakeholders

Support the Group FP&A Manager in running the annual ICAAP process including interpretation and presentation of submissions

Analysis

Support the FP&A Manager with 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 Group and demonstrate an understanding when pulling together analysis

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

Strong attention to detail and a controls-focus

Team player committed to ensuring that the overall team objectives are met

Experience of delivering effective reporting under tight deadlines

Positive, can-do attitude and enthusiasm

Advanced experience with MS Office packages including Excel

Willingness to challenge and interpret data

Degree educated or equivalent

Hold an accounting qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

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

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 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

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