Job Description

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 recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com 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.

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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At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients.


We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments.


We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients.


Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people.


Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down.


We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities.