Management Accountant

Overview

The Management Accountant is positioned within the Finance department and reports to the UK Head of Financial Planning & Analysis ("Head of FP&A"). The Finance department is responsible for managing financial risks, financial reporting, generating information to support decision‑making (MI), planning and analysing business trends, and managing accounts payable and receivable processes, including vendor payments. Financial planning and analysis, as well as financial reporting to fulfil both internal management and ongoing external regulatory requirements, are the defining features of the Finance department. The products delivered include financial reporting and analysis, regulatory reporting to the PRA and FCA, Bank of England statistical reporting, management information (budgeting and forecasting), accounting operations, foreign exchange hedging, tax accounting, and tax risk management. The UK Finance department undertakes a complex role due to regulatory requirements. It implements and oversees sound financial and operational controls and governance, aligning closely with ABN AMRO Group functions. Ongoing coordination with Head Office and monthly business‑as‑usual tasks demand focus and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of monthly management information (MI) for the UK Executive Committee, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to agreed timelines.
• Produce detailed financial analysis and commentary on actual performance versus budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and trends.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes for revenues, costs, and balance sheet items, consolidating inputs from stakeholders.
• Prepare MI and analysis for quarterly performance reviews and ad‑hoc business requests.
• Perform cost control and monitoring activities, including variance analysis and support with intragroup cost allocations and recharges.
• Assist with the maintenance and documentation of FP&A processes, ensuring SOPs and work instructions are up to date.
• Liaise with Group Finance and local stakeholders to align reporting methodologies and cost allocations.
• Support the development and monitoring of financial KPIs.
• Contribute to the identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks in collaboration with the wider Finance team.
• Support knowledge sharing within the Finance team to mitigate key‑person risk, especially regarding MI and budgeting processes.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including automation, standardisation, and streamlining of existing FP&A processes.
• Provide support to the Head of FP&A on ad‑hoc analysis and projects as required.

This role does not have direct line management responsibility but may provide day‑to‑day guidance and oversight to junior team members or trainees.

Work Environment

At ABN AMRO, we believe in Banking for better, for generations to come. Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation. We strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future‑proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• 3+ years’ post‑qualification experience (PQE) in FP&A, financial control, or management accounting within financial services
• Strong understanding of financial performance analysis and MI production
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to explain financial results clearly to non‑finance stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrable experience of effective teamwork and working with senior stakeholders
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and work to tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions‑focused approach
• Working knowledge of IFRS accounting principles

Benefits

Joining ABN AMRO means working on meaningful projects that have an impact on our clients. You will collaborate with a wide range of people from different backgrounds, opinions and ideas across the UK, Netherlands, and our international network. We offer an environment that challenges you professionally and personally so you can grow into the professional you want to become.

Flexible Working

• Job Sharing: No
• Remote Working: No
• Part time: No
• Flexitime: Yes, subject to business needs
• Unpaid leave: Yes, subject to business needs
• Staggered hours: Yes, subject to business needs

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