Rapidly expanding global financial services business is looking to hire in their expanding Finance team. The FP&A Accountant will be working closely with the Senior Members of the Finance team. The successful individual is expected to be from a strong FP&A background with exposure to implementing robust reporting tools to meet stakeholder requirements

Client Details

A global financial technology company and the leading independent operator of multiple institutional execution venues for FX and crypto currency trading. With offices in 9 countries and a global client base, the Group builds and runs its own high performance, ultra–low latency exchange infrastructure, which includes matching engines in London, New York, Tokyo and Singapore.

Description

Given this is a small, growing team there is excellent flexibility and autonomy as to how responsibilities are divided between members of the Finance team, however, specific areas of responsibility are likely to include:

Prepare the daily management information and trading performanceAssist in the preparation of Management Accounts, and other stakeholder informationAssist with financial planning processes (budgets, forecasts and long range plan)Production of client, product and sales team profitability analysisProvide assistance with month end revenue recognition postingsReview journals prepared by the juniors prior to posting into the ledger.Generate the sales invoices for month end billingHandle ad hoc analysis, queries and information requests from the businessProactively engage with stakeholders to understand revenue sources and mechanicsSupport system enhancements and efficiencies particularly around Finance information flowsSupport future projects including enhancements to the Sales reporting, Business Intelligence and dashboardsFuture project to enhance Business Intelligence (BI)Support the statutory audit process and regulatory reporting where requiredProvide cover for the team members where necessarySupport the statutory audit process and regulatory reporting where requiredOther ad hoc tasks and projects as required Profile

Part qualified or exam qualified CIMA/ ACA qualified preferably with min 2 years of relevant experience.Prior experience in Capital Markets is essential, specifically in FX Brokerage or Exchange is desirable.Highly numerate with high regard for accuracyWell, acquainted with Microsoft suite of products and proficient in Excel (data connections, VBA/ design and edit macros)Ability to manipulate, interpret and summarise large data setsProven experience in using data for analysis and decision makingAbility to multi–task and work in a challenging fast paced environmentAbility to plan, implement and administer financial information and control systemsEnsure sound control over the financial data across the group, including reviewing work of other team members where necessaryStrong work ethic with a positive, can–do attitudeDemonstrate appropriate understanding/ working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls, with motivation to apply them Familiar with Sun systems and Vision finance software systems (desirable)Working knowledge of SQL/PYTHON (desirable)Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsExhibit maturity, professionalism, and a high level of discretion is required The individual must be organised and pro–active, with a can–do attitude and should be able to demonstrate adding value to their existing role or department. Whilst being involved in the detail, the individual must also be able to focus on the 'big picture'; understand issues, reconcile and resolve them on a timely basis.

Job Offer

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