Associate Director - Tax Controller & Finance Manager in City of London

We are inviting applications for an international German-based bank having their wholesale branch in the London market. We need to fill this position urgently, and candidates must have a solid understanding of banking products such as loans and swaps.

Join a collaborative and respectful finance team where your expertise truly matters. In this role, you will help shape our London Branch's tax and finance landscape while strengthening our close partnership with our Head Office in Germany. We value curiosity, open communication, and a modern, agile way of working that keeps us forward-thinking and people-focused.

What it feels like to work with us:

• You will join a supportive and close-knit finance team that thrives on mutual respect, trust, and shared success.
• We keep decision-making fast and communication open, encouraging everyone to contribute ideas and continuously improve how we work.
• You’ll experience a friendly atmosphere where colleagues support one another, celebrate achievements, and maintain a healthy balance between focus and collaboration.

A position that excites you:

• Take full ownership of our tax landscape - preparing and submitting all direct and indirect taxes with precision, including Transfer Pricing, Corporation Tax, and VAT.
• Keep our tax and finance systems, methods, and documentation modern, reliable, and insight-driven, sharing knowledge that strengthens the whole team.
• Drive the month-end close with clarity - leading balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance analysis while continuously improving our financial insights.
• Work closely with our finance team to ensure smooth and dependable day-to-day operations, stepping in confidently when support is needed.
• Enhance and safeguard financial controls, refine processes, and maintain high-quality documentation to ensure we remain fully audit-ready.
• Contribute to transparent and insightful financial planning and forecasting, bringing curiosity and analytical strength to decision-making.
• Strengthen collaboration with our Head Office in Hannover, ensuring aligned processes, shared best practices, and smooth communication across locations.

A profile that excites us:

• Must have at least five years of financial, management, and tax accounting experience within financial services.
• A hands-on all-rounder who enjoys working end-to-end across financial processes, from trial balance to analytical reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels.
• Comfortable working independently as well as within a close, supportive team setting.
• Proficiency in Excel (including Pivot Tables); experience with Sage or SAP is a plus.

Nice to have:

• Solid understanding of banking products such as loans and swaps.
• ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
• German language skills are considered a plus.