Senior Analyst, Accounting - 12 Month FTC

The role is responsible for supporting the financial control and reporting of the Group and its subsidiaries, with responsibility for subsidiaries and an excellent opportunity for a quick learner willing to challenge existing processes. The role is based in the London Financial Accounting team, responsible for maintaining accurate accounting books and records for the Group’s UK based subsidiaries and selected overseas entities, and for legal entity board, regulatory and statutory reporting, and month-end reporting to the Group Reporting team. This role involves liaising with auditors, Treasury, Tax, Group Reporting, Legal, Company Secretarial and Operations, and assisting with ad-hoc projects as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial accounting activities for all entities within the individual’s area of responsibility, ensuring that the general ledger is accurate and complete and that all analytical reviews and balance sheet reconciliations have been completed and reviewed and review points are addressed.
• Prepare local GAAP statutory financial statements and tax returns for all relevant entities.
• Prepare regulatory returns for regulated entities, liaising with local regulatory advisors as required.
• Prepare board reporting for legal entities as required.
• Liaise with auditors and tax advisors, ensuring the delivery of information to support the preparation of local tax returns and other tax filings as required.
• Execution and ownership of centralised processes such as fixed assets or transfer pricing.
• Ongoing liaison with other teams within Finance, including US and Swiss Financial Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Group Reporting and Finance Business Partners to support the delivery of information to and from them in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
• Taking a proactive role in improving existing processes.
• Provide support and mentoring to junior staff.
• Supporting other Financial Control and Reporting initiatives and projects as required.

Qualifications

• Experience: Good knowledge of financial accounting, including technical accounting.
• IT Skills: Must be computer literate with strong Excel skills and have the ability to learn new systems; experience with general ledger systems would be advantageous.
• Interpersonal: Communication, organisation, and presentation skills together with the ability to confidently deal with multiple stakeholders.
• Other: Individual should have a pro-active attitude and be a quick learner with attention to detail.

Benefits

You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity, with opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Through our charitable and global initiatives, you can make a difference while advancing your career with professional development and flexible working arrangements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Disability and Accommodations

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.