VP Product Controller
Location: London
Level: Vice President
Function: Finance / Product Control
We are recruiting for an experienced VP Product Controller to join a leading global financial services business in London.
This is a senior position within the Product Control function, offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders and responsibility for financial control, P&L oversight and performance reporting across the business.
The successful candidate will take ownership of daily P&L and associated controls, month-end processes, balance sheet substantiation and management reporting, while developing a strong commercial understanding of the areas they support.
The role would suit an experienced Product Controller who is comfortable operating with senior stakeholders, has a strong control mindset and is interested in improving and automating existing processes.
Key Responsibilities
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Take ownership of daily P&L production, review and commentary across relevant business areas.
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Manage associated Product Control processes including month-end close, revenue and cost analysis and related financial controls.
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Build strong relationships with key business stakeholders and partner closely with Risk, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, Operations and other Finance teams.
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Develop a detailed understanding of the underlying businesses and their operational processes.
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Prepare and review balance sheet substantiation, ensuring appropriate consideration of valuation, completeness, legal entity and balance sheet classification.
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Produce periodic management information, performance analysis and commentary for senior stakeholders.
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Prepare and review compensation and bonus calculations, coordinating appropriate sign-off with the business and Finance management.
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Identify opportunities to improve, streamline and automate Product Control processes, working with Technology and other stakeholders to deliver enhancements.
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Support the onboarding of new business areas and their integration into existing Finance and Product Control processes.
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Assist with internal and external audit requirements and maintain robust Product Control documentation.
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Help maintain a strong financial control environment across the areas supported.
Experience Required
We are looking for an established Product Controller with experience gained within a
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