OVERALL SUMMARY
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 and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn’t always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.
Join Close Brothers Treasury Finance Team where you will provide robust financial control over the Treasury balance sheet, mitigate any risks to the P&L and provide accurate and timely statutory reporting. Lead the Finance processes and assist the Treasury Finance Director and Head of Treasury Finance on treasury finance related activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Stakeholder management and building strong relationships with the CBL Treasurer, Dealers, Back Office & Customer Administration.
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Primary and key contact with personnel from divisional Business Unit Finance and Shared Service on treasury finance related matters.
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Acting as a point of expertise for Treasury related queries from the Business.
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Internal, external & statutory financial reporting of Treasury and SPVs.
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Take responsibility and provide tight financial control over the Balance Sheet and P&L– including month end reviews and Balance sheet reconciliations.
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Recruit, train and employ high calibre employees within budget, headcount levels and temporary resource requirements.
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Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
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Provide oversight and direction to employees in accordance with the firm's policies, procedures, standards and SLAs.
Developing Our People: as a line manager, you will be responsible for inspiring and motivating your team, as well as developing performance through coaching. You will encourage your team to take responsibility for their own personal development and provide support through regular feedback.
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF HAVE/ARE:
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Track record of delivering effective reporting under pressure and to tight deadlines.
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Demonstratable experience of collaborating with others across functional and geographic boundaries.
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Good technical knowledge and an interest in understanding commercial operations and the key drivers of value within the businesses.
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Educated to degree level or qualified through experience
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ACA, CA, ACCA, CIMA qualified
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Ability to work to and effectively manage tight deadlines
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Ability to proactively identify risks and drive resolutions forward
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Interest in and a demonstrable ability of improving processes
IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:
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Previous knowledge and experience of accounting requirements within the finance industry.
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Previous knowledge and experience of accounting requirements within the Financial Services sector, or a strong desire to learn if no demonstrable experience
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Experience of working with SAP (ECC and SA40)
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Previous experience of working with Treasury systems; e.g. T24 / TMS
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at [email protected] or request a call back.
ABOUT US
For roles offering hybrid working: 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. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.
To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers
To find out more about life at Close Brothers:
https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541
To find out more about our benefits:
https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits
To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:
Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group
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At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients.
We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments.
We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients.
Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people.
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.
