Overview
JR028790 – Glasgow. We’re seeking someone to join our Finance Shared Services team as a Business Analyst in External Reporting to support the adoption of strategic data and the project to move reporting to the new Cloud based platform, focusing on requirements gathering, process modernisation, and supporting system implementations in a controlled environment.
This is an Associate level position within our Corporate Controllers, Reporting & Accounting Job Family responsible for the accuracy and control of the Firm’s books and records to produce consolidated firm, segment and legal entity financial statements, including development, management and oversight of financial accounting & reporting systems as well as database management, including capital and liquidity reporting and external reporting functions.
In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm's financial and capital resources. This is an Associate level position within Corporate Controllers, Reporting and Accounting.
What You'll Do In The Role
* Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
* Responsible for both individual and team deliverables and projects, leveraging knowledge of Finance functional area, tools and/or products
* Adhere to the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls
* Act as a culture carrier; embody the Firm's values and hold yourself accountable to Firm standards
* Gain an understanding of the external reporting production process to document requirements and identify opportunities for ongoing improvement for technology development
* Build understanding of the technology platform to participate in testing to generate external reporting
* Troubleshoot issues during production testing, requiring effective communication and escalation to local line management
* Draft requirements and capturing the results of testing to inform members of the production team and Technology
* Generate written procedure documents for new system builds, ensuring key controls are in place
* Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide updates on progress
What You'll Bring To The Role
* Working knowledge of Finance functional area, industry and competitive environment
* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, and adapt to various audiences
* Willingness to seek guidance and provide feedback to further develop self and peers
* At least 2 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role - demonstrating experience of end-to-end financial reporting production process re-engineering
Skills Desired
* Experience of working with large datasets
* A professional accounting qualification (or equivalent)
* Experience of interpreting, summarising and presenting results in a meaningful format
* Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and ability to engage with colleagues/clients of all levels
* Highly numerate with an attention to detail and accuracy
* Strong analytical skills
* Strong Microsoft applications skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
* Ability to challenge issues and processes
Visa and Right to Work
* Visa sponsorship: Unfortunately we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role because it doesn’t meet the government’s requirements for Skilled Worker visas. We would only be able to offer you this role if you can demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.
Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.
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