Front Office Cost Reporting recruitment
Position - Front Office Cost Reporting
Main Function
The role is part of the Front Office Financial Decision Support team. The emphasis of the team is on financial planning and business analysis with regards to Investment Bank trading and channel areas. This particular role focuses on business partnering Front Office COO’s covering direct costs and headcount
Main Duties
Responsibilities include but are not restricted to the following:
- Lead and manage the London based team
- Perform a lead business partnering role to a wide range of the Front Office trading and channel businesses, with an emphasis on maintaining and developing strong relationships
- Responsible for reconciling month-end costs for £1bn annual cost base, ensuring that appropriate procedures/controls and processes are in place, are followed and developed to accurately report the costs of the businesses.
- Lead the budget and forecast process for an annual £1bn spend
- Present monthly results to the Front Office COO’s and Business Heads
- Assist in the completion of medium term plans and business profitability schedules
- Work with Singapore based MI and Accounting Operations teams to increase efficiency and enhance processes
- Liaise with wider areas of Finance and other Infrastructure areas
Person Requirements
Degree Educated and Qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent work experience
Essential:
Cost control and budgeting knowledge.
Exposure to senior management.
Leading a team
Preferred:
Previous experience within the Financial Services industry.
A Finance / Reporting background in an investment bank.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Strong IT skills including Microsoft suite (Excel/Word/Powerpoint)
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong presentation and communication skills
SAP R3 and SAP BW preferred
Keywords: Decision Support, Financial Planning and Analysis, FPA, Cost Control, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, CPA,Budget, Forecast, Investment Banking, Finance, Accountant, Business Partner