Up to £160,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits

Hybrid working available 

Due to exciting business growth, our client, a leading international bank based in the heart of central London, is seeking a highly experienced Deputy Financial Controller to support the CFO in overseeing a broad spectrum of financial functions. You will be responsible for providing leadership and expertise across key areas including Management Information, Budgeting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial & Regulatory Reporting, and Financial System Maintenance. You will also be instrumental in driving initiatives to enhance departmental efficiency. Please note, this role will become a future SMF2, and candidates already holding this function highly desirable though not essential.

Duties of the Deputy Financial Controller to include:

• Actively participate in the Operational Risk Management Committee (ORMC), Financial Instrument Valuation Group (FIVG), and Single-Customer-View Working Group (SCVWG).
• Manage the month-end closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) reporting.
• Support the production of high-quality Management Information.
• Develop and maintain system models to support robust Budgeting and Financial Planning.
• Ensure strict compliance with all financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Serve as the Backup RSO of the SWIFT system.
• Adhere to all established risk control guidelines.
• Compliance & Risk Management:
• Maintain strict adherence to established risk control guidelines, with a particular focus on compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.

Requirements for the successful Deputy Financial Controller to include:

• ACCA/ACA qualified accountant with a minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience.
• Post-qualification all round experience gained within a similar institution (such as Banking or Financial Services).
• SMF2 highly desirable
• People management experience essential
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Proficiency in financial reporting systems.
• Experience with AEOI, VAT and Corporation tax for overseas branches highly desirable
• Experience of single customer view process (FSCS)

This vacancy is being advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Associates Limited. The services advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Associates Limited are those of an Employment Agency.