At a Glance
- Tasks: Support finance team with insightful analysis and proactive business partnering.
- Company: Join Close Brothers, a leading UK merchant banking group.
- Benefits: Enjoy private medical, gym discounts, and flexible hybrid working.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with training opportunities for all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make an impact in finance while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance/accounting and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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.
- Ability to influence others.
- Excellent written and oral communication.
- An ability to work independently in a fast‑paced and rapidly changing environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
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.
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.
THE BENEFITS
- Private medical.
- Discounted health checks.
- Stakeholder pension contribution.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Gym discounts.
- Purchase additional holiday.
FP&A Analyst employer: Close Brothers
Close Brothers is an excellent employer that champions diversity and inclusivity, offering a supportive work culture where employees can thrive. With flexible working options, a commitment to employee growth through training opportunities, and a range of benefits including private medical care and gym discounts, Close Brothers fosters a balanced work-life environment in the heart of the UK financial sector. Join a dynamic team dedicated to driving business performance while making a positive impact on clients and communities.
