Associate - Management Reporting (Finance)

Location: London

Client: Tier 1 Global Banking Institution Department: Finance - Management Reporting

Reporting to: VP, Finance

The Opportunity

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to elevate your career within a global banking leader? Our client's Finance Department is seeking a proactive Associate to join their Management Reporting team.

In this role, you will be a key pillar in supporting the business and fulfilling vital internal and external reporting functions. You will act as a bridge between financial data and strategic decision-making, providing monthly and quarterly performance insights to local management and international Head Office.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Reporting: Support day-to-day management reporting for the London entities, including balance sheet reconciliations and the production of Executive Committee and Departmental reports.

Planning & Forecasting: Assist in the monthly income/expense forecasting and the annual business planning and budgeting cycles.

Business Partnering: Lead regular performance meetings with Front and Back-office departments to analyser expense results and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Analytical Insight: Provide deep-dive analysis on income trends, offering clear commentary on performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods.

System Ownership: Proactively maintain Finance systems, ensuring data integrity and collaborating with IT for necessary enhancements.

Cost Allocation: Master and manage a complex, multi-departmental cost allocation model.

Who You Are

We are looking for a highly analytical team player who thrives in a structured yet dynamic banking environment.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Education: Bachelor's Degree (MSc or professional qualifications like ACCA/CIMA are highly desirable).

Experience: A solid understanding of the Banking industry with hands-on experience in budgeting and forecasting.

Technical Savvy: High level of computer literacy with strong MS Excel skills for data manipulation. Experience with Oracle Hyperion is a significant advantage.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to "business partner" effectively across different departments.

Mindset: A proactive, "can-do" attitude with the ability to innovate, solve problems, and work independently when required.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003