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 Finance Team where you will work closely with a dynamic team of finance professionals helping to drive the performance of the business through insightful analysis and pro-active business partnering.
Our ideal team member will have previous experience in the preparation of monthly management account information, budgeting and bi-monthly forecasting data, alongside the production of monthly business MI and reporting with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Support the month-end cost management process through timely variance analysis, processing of journals and accruals to ensure the accuracy of the P&L
* Work closely with Financial Control team to support during month-end reporting cycle and also provide support during interim reporting and annual audit
* Provide month end variance analysis and performance versus targets
* Production of monthly Finance packs for various committees, including Management Committee (UK and CFCI), Portfolio Review Board and Steering Committees as required
* Drive analysis of cost performance, allowing for clear reporting on how the business is operating and why it is performing in such a way
* Refine and improve existing processes and challenge outputs to create relevant and value-adding analysis
* Support the Sales Business Partner with analysis and reporting requirement such as, but not limited to Sales target management, territory changes and trend analysis
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:
* The ability to translate large amounts of data into useful information and actionable items
* Intermediate MS Office packages, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Evidence of taking ownership and ability to prioritise and deal with a wide range of business requirements, as well as usual activities at the same time to meet tight deadlines.
* Strong interpersonal skills; able to influence others.
* Excellent written and oral communication
* An ability to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
* Either of the following qualifications: AAT (full or part qualified)/Relevant degree (e.g. Finance / Accounting)
IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:
* Experience of SAP and/or Alteryx
* Experience of the Financial Services or Automotive sectors
* Experience managing costs
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 and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.