*Management Accountant* (Contract)
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension)
Location: Chester/Hybrid (3 days on site)
Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate or Salary is available for suitable candidates
Role Overview
As a Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in providing critical insights and analysis that drive the financial performance of our Global Markets business, particularly within the Equities groups. You will be responsible for generating accurate monthly performance reports, conducting periodic forecasts, and tackling ad-hoc analysis projects. Your interaction will primarily be with business leaders, COOs, and global FP&A teams, making this a varied and rewarding opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare the Monthly Operating Report (MOR) covering P&L, revenue and expense commentary, and other relevant financial data.
* Provide financial information and commentary for EMEA legal entity Board of Director meetings.
* Collaborate with business and finance teams to deliver insightful financial analysis.
* Partner with the India FP&A team to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
* Prepare and analyze financial forecasts based on insights from business management.
* Support regional businesses during forecast and budgeting cycles.
* Generate forecasts for key local legal entities.
* Review month-end P&L to ensure appropriate expense allocations to Lines of Business (LOBs).
* Oversee accrual processes and LOB allocations for EMEA Global Markets.
* Understand drivers for EMEA Global Markets taxes and regulatory levies.
* Conduct detailed analyses on EMEA Global Markets expense items, including allocated expense and variance analyses.
* Collaborate with the business to identify and implement cost-saving measures.
* Continuously enhance reporting processes to ensure efficiency and relevance.
* Provide ad-hoc reporting for senior management.
* Build strong relationships with Lines of Business and across CFO and COO functions.
* Acquire a broad knowledge of product offerings and a solid understanding of revenue and expense drivers.
Skills & Experience:
* A self-motivated and analytical thinker with a strong understanding of financial performance and reporting.
* An excellent communicator capable of building relationships across various functions.
* Proficient in financial analysis and forecasting, with a keen eye for detail.
Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.
If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.
We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skill set.
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