Corporate Financial Controller, Wolverhampton
Client:
LevelUP HCS
Location:
Wolverhampton
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
About the company
A global investment banking firm that has served companies and investors for over 50 years. Headquartered in New York with its European head office in London, the firm provides clients with capital markets and financial advisory services, institutional brokerage and securities research, and wealth and asset management. It offers research and execution services in equity, fixed income, foreign exchange, futures, and commodities markets, along with a full range of investment banking services including underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and recapitalization.
About the team
The European Financial Control team is responsible for the timely and accurate reporting and accounting of the firm’s expenses, legal entity control sign-off, intercompany, and cash reconciliations within the European entities. The team consists of 4 members in London and 2 in India.
Job Title: Assistant Vice President (Contract – 6 months)
Key Responsibilities:
* Legal entity controller for certain European entities, including the preparation of financial statements.
* Assist in expense monitoring for brokerage and clearing expenses, liaising with front office, back office, accounts payable, and overseas accountants to ensure proper tracking and reporting.
* Posting journals to the ledger to complete month-end processes.
* Substantiation and analysis of owned balance sheet accounts.
* Assist in preparing management reports for senior management.
* Interface with internal and external auditors.
* Respond to ad-hoc financial control queries from stakeholders such as front office, product control, treasury, and operations.
* Review and improve existing processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
Person Specification:
* Experience in legal entity control.
* Experience in financial services is advantageous.
* Detail-oriented with a high standard of accuracy.
* Proficiency in Excel is essential.
* Experience with PeopleSoft is advantageous but not required.
* Knowledge of UK GAAP and US GAAP is beneficial.
* Strong communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
* Collaborative team player willing to support colleagues.
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