13 Financial Control jobs in the United Kingdom
Senior Financial Control Analyst
Posted 1 day ago
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PFS is Pearson's centre of excellence of all FP&A and financial control activity. We partner with the business, Finance business partners and group reporting to provide outstanding financial support and service.
The PFS Financial Reporting & Control team is responsible for the UK, North America, Europe and APAC month-end close activities, group reporting, audit, balance sheet and P&L control. The team is also responsible for end-to-end process control and, where necessary, process redesign and improvement across our UK and offshore teams.
**About the role**
Reporting to the Director Financial Control, the **Senior Financial Control Analyst** will be responsible for:
+ Production of monthly and annual results for divisions, working closely with key divisional managers and finance teams
+ Own the review of all daily, weekly and monthly reporting to ensure that reports are accurate and relevant
+ Review work delivered by the BPO team
+ Review and approve journals ensuring they maintain relevant and appropriate back up and are correctly coded
+ Prepare ad-hoc analysis / production of reports as requested to support accurate reporting and support business, group, and tax decisions
+ Have significant interaction with business units, enabling functions, and auditors
+ Complete compliance reporting in accordance with local legislation.
+ Assist with SOX compliance, as required
+ Assist with Annual Desktop Procedure (DTP) review and write up for any new processes created or transitioned to BPO
+ Be involved in the delivery of ad-hoc continuous improvement projects and reporting requirements of the wider PFS Financial Reporting & Control team as required
+ Recognise issues, highlight them to relevant colleagues / line manager and take initiative to resolve
+ Maintain stakeholder satisfaction by promptly following up on requests for information
+ Contribute to team effort and assist co-workers as needed to balance workloads
+ Help to create a work atmosphere conducive to a high degree of integrity and teamwork
+ Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and innovative solutions
+ Contribute to the maintenance of an effective system of internal controls including compliance with all internal and external requirements
+ Ensure that corporate policies and procedures are consistently applied
+ Take proactive involvement in determining and implementing best practices; and
+ Ensure all processes are kept well-documented.
**About you**
If you are qualified and are a self-starter looking to join a business where you can drive continuous improvement and continue to develop your financial control skills then we would love to hear from you.
We are open to accountants, financial control or audit-based backgrounds that are looking to make their move into FTSE 100. Our roles offer training and continuous career development so apply today!
**_Key requirements_**
+ University degree or other higher education equivalent, and relevant professional qualification (Accounting, Finance or Business)
+ Knowledge of FRS101 and IFRS
+ Core understanding and experience of financial control processes and functions
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with both finance and non-finance professionals
+ Ability to maintain a strong focus on results and outcomes and prioritise work effectively.
+ Advanced user of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel (v-lookups, sum-ifs, pivot tables, macros etc.)
+ Experience in using Finance ERP systems
**_Desirable but not essential_**
+ Experience of successfully leading and managing a small team
+ Experience using Oracle and Hyperion systems tools viewed favourably
+ Experience in a service delivery environment and strong stakeholder management skills preferable.
**Your rewards & benefits**
We know you'll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn't fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families, too. We offer:
+ A competitive salary
+ Flexible working
+ 25 days annual leave, which increases by 1 day each year up to 30 days (with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year on top of this)
+ A fantastic pension plan, where Pearson doubles what you contribute
+ Other benefits, including private dental care, private medical insurance, digital GP service, season ticket loan, eye tests, cycle to work scheme, volunteering days, employee wellbeing assistance, discounted retail and leisure products, services from leading companies and much more. See our options here: Pearson Jobs - Benefits
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**Who we are:**
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing
**Job:** Finance
**Job Family:** ENTERPRISE
**Organization:** Corporate Finance
**Schedule:** FULL_TIME
**Workplace Type:**
**Req ID:** 20967
Senior Financial Control Analyst
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
PFS is Pearson's centre of excellence of all FP&A and financial control activity. We partner with the business, Finance business partners and group reporting to provide outstanding financial support and service.
The PFS Financial Reporting & Control team is responsible for the UK, North America, Europe and APAC month-end close activities, group reporting, audit, balance sheet and P&L control. The team is also responsible for end-to-end process control and, where necessary, process redesign and improvement across our UK and offshore teams.
**About the role**
Reporting to the Director Financial Control, the **Senior Financial Control Analyst** will be responsible for:
+ Production of monthly and annual results for divisions, working closely with key divisional managers and finance teams
+ Own the review of all daily, weekly and monthly reporting to ensure that reports are accurate and relevant
+ Review work delivered by the BPO team
+ Review and approve journals ensuring they maintain relevant and appropriate back up and are correctly coded
+ Prepare ad-hoc analysis / production of reports as requested to support accurate reporting and support business, group, and tax decisions
+ Have significant interaction with business units, enabling functions, and auditors
+ Complete compliance reporting in accordance with local legislation.
+ Assist with SOX compliance, as required
+ Assist with Annual Desktop Procedure (DTP) review and write up for any new processes created or transitioned to BPO
+ Be involved in the delivery of ad-hoc continuous improvement projects and reporting requirements of the wider PFS Financial Reporting & Control team as required
+ Recognise issues, highlight them to relevant colleagues / line manager and take initiative to resolve
+ Maintain stakeholder satisfaction by promptly following up on requests for information
+ Contribute to team effort and assist co-workers as needed to balance workloads
+ Help to create a work atmosphere conducive to a high degree of integrity and teamwork
+ Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and innovative solutions
+ Contribute to the maintenance of an effective system of internal controls including compliance with all internal and external requirements
+ Ensure that corporate policies and procedures are consistently applied
+ Take proactive involvement in determining and implementing best practices; and
+ Ensure all processes are kept well-documented.
**About you**
If you are qualified and are a self-starter looking to join a business where you can drive continuous improvement and continue to develop your financial control skills then we would love to hear from you.
We are open to accountants, financial control or audit-based backgrounds that are looking to make their move into FTSE 100. Our roles offer training and continuous career development so apply today!
**_Key requirements_**
+ University degree or other higher education equivalent, and relevant professional qualification (Accounting, Finance or Business)
+ Knowledge of FRS101 and IFRS
+ Core understanding and experience of financial control processes and functions
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with both finance and non-finance professionals
+ Ability to maintain a strong focus on results and outcomes and prioritise work effectively.
+ Advanced user of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel (v-lookups, sum-ifs, pivot tables, macros etc.)
+ Experience in using Finance ERP systems
**_Desirable but not essential_**
+ Experience of successfully leading and managing a small team
+ Experience using Oracle and Hyperion systems tools viewed favourably
+ Experience in a service delivery environment and strong stakeholder management skills preferable.
**Your rewards & benefits**
We know you'll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn't fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families, too. We offer:
+ A competitive salary
+ Flexible working
+ 25 days annual leave, which increases by 1 day each year up to 30 days (with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year on top of this)
+ A fantastic pension plan, where Pearson doubles what you contribute
+ Other benefits, including private dental care, private medical insurance, digital GP service, season ticket loan, eye tests, cycle to work scheme, volunteering days, employee wellbeing assistance, discounted retail and leisure products, services from leading companies and much more. See our options here: Pearson Jobs - Benefits
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**Who we are:**
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing
**Job:** Finance
**Job Family:** ENTERPRISE
**Organization:** Corporate Finance
**Schedule:** FULL_TIME
**Workplace Type:**
**Req ID:** 20967
Head of Financial Control
Posted 15 days ago
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Head of Finance
Location: Central London
Working Pattern: 5 days in the office
About the Company
Our client is a high-end specialist fit-out company delivering bespoke projects across the hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors throughout the UK and internationally. Known for exceptional design and high-quality delivery, the business partners with globally recognised hospitality brands and.
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Financial Control Manager - FP&A
Posted 15 days ago
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Job Description
Financial Control Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
My client, a leading Telecoms company, is looking for an experienced Financial Control Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis to lead financial planning and forecasting for a critical UK-wide infrastructure programme. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strategic forecasting, and data-driven decision-making for the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead financial planning and forecasting deliverables to support effective decision-making across multiple programmes
Manage quarterly contractual reporting, including submissions to external stakeholders
Collaborate with Finance Business Partners to analyse programme performance
Drive process improvements through automation and optimisation of reporting workflows
Key Skills & Experience:
Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
Expertise in Financial Planning & Forecasting, Management Reporting, and Data Analysis
Strong decision-making skills and a growth mindset
Proven experience in transforming financial reporting processes
Excellent stakeholder management and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
If this role is of interest, please apply with your updated CV.
Financial Control Manager - FP&A
Posted 15 days ago
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Job Description
Financial Control Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
My client, a leading Telecoms company, is looking for an experienced Financial Control Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis to lead financial planning and forecasting for a critical UK-wide infrastructure programme. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strategic forecasting, and data-driven decision-making for the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead financial planning and forecasting deliverables to support effective decision-making across multiple programmes
Manage quarterly contractual reporting, including submissions to external stakeholders
Collaborate with Finance Business Partners to analyse programme performance
Drive process improvements through automation and optimisation of reporting workflows
Key Skills & Experience:
Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
Expertise in Financial Planning & Forecasting, Management Reporting, and Data Analysis
Strong decision-making skills and a growth mindset
Proven experience in transforming financial reporting processes
Excellent stakeholder management and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
If this role is of interest, please apply with your updated CV.
Head of Financial Control - FinTech
Posted today
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Recruitment Director | Finance into Technology - UK & US – Head of Financial Control - FinTechnHybrid working (3 days in City office - London)nTalentedge are partnering exclusively with a FinTech scaleup who over the last few years have expanded their business from offering a single product in the UK to now offering multiple service lines internationally.nAs Head of Financial Control, you will be responsible for continuing to develop the financial control function, ensuring that it remains able to continue supporting rapid company scale.nResponsibilities
Own the entire financial control environment, including producing consolidated statutory and management accountsnLead on all tax requirements (local and international)nSupport from an accounting perspective the roll out of a new SaaS product offeringnLead on regulatory reporting, partnering with FCA and other regulated bodiesnContinue to evolve and improve existing processes, using technology as much as possible to automatenMentor a superstar financial control team & in time continue to grownQualifications
ACA qualified with relevant PQE within an FCA regulated environment (late stage VC backed or private equity)nExperience with US operations is highly advantageous however non-essentialnStrong technical accountant who is a commercially astute individualnTreasury / banking experience is advantageous, as is transfer pricingnWorking experience of NetSuitenJob details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelnEmployment type: Full-timenJob function: Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and AnalystnIndustries: Banking, Financial Services, and Technology, Information and MedianPlease get in touch ASAP if you have the required experience.
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Financial Control & Reporting Accountant - Assistant Vice President
Posted 17 days ago
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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**
MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with approximately 350 years of history, MUFG is a global network with around 2,300 offices in over 50 countries including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia and Oceania, and East Asia. The group has over 150,000 employees, offering services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing.
As one of the top financial groups globally with a vision to be the world's most trusted, we want to attract, nurture and retain the most talented individuals in the market. The size and range of MUFG's global business creates opportunities for our employees to stretch themselves and reap the rewards, whilst our common values, to behave with integrity and responsibility, and to build a culture which is fair, transparent, and honest, underpin everything that we do.We aim to be the financial partner of choice for our clients, whatever their requirements, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
MUFGu2019s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: MTU) stock exchanges. The groupu2019s operating companies include, but are not limited to, MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking (Japan's leading trust bank), Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings (one of Japan's largest securities firms), and MUFG Americas Holdings.
Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com.
Finance is responsible for the effective financial management and stewardship of the detailed accounting records, general ledger reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and tax affairs of the company. The Financial Reporting team are responsible for the annual and interim published financial statements, interaction and management of the external audit process, monthly balance sheet control and reporting and quarterly reporting to head office in Tokyo.
**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**
None
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
To contribute to the overall success of the Financial Reporting team with a primary focus of delivery the quarterly Head Office reporting and bi-annual statutory reporting. The reporting is consolidated by a number of MUFG Group entities which span IFRS, USGAAP & JGAAP
You will have full accountability for and be the subject matter expert in the team for a number of traded products and own all associated financial reporting across a number of Group companies. You will develop your understanding of trading strategies to challenge booking models and consider the technical accounting of transaction structures.
You will proactively contribute to the monthly GL close, through review of key controls and underlying trade data supporting an end-to-end understanding of systems and process flow and comprehensive ownership of underlying trade data.
You will compliment timely and accurate financial reporting with value-add analysis through detailed analytical procedures to understand business performance and drivers, highlighting areas for business optimisation through compression, capital planning and leverage exposure management.
You will leverage Business Intelligence and your knowledge of systems architecture to develop and automate processes to enhance control, increase efficiencies and enable greater focus on value-add analysis.
Extensive communication is required across the firm including direct interaction with trading desks, risk teams, product control and other Finance teams with regular communication with Tokyo colleagues.
You will engage with external auditors to support the process throughout the cycle, including interim procedures, controls review and year-end substantive testing.
The team is expected to maintain recent detailed process notes for all material areas of responsibility and support other team members through cross-training and knowledge sharing to promote a culture of continual professional development across the team.
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
Big 4 trained preferred and ACA/ACCA qualified
Financial instruments experience (preferred)
A keen interest in Financial Reporting, with experience of preparing financial statement disclosures
Solid knowledge of IFRS required
Experience of working in a multi-GAAP Group function (preferred)
Familiarity with working with very large volumes of complex data
Experience of using Business Intelligent tools in developing automated reporting solutions
Competent user of Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
**Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working policy with 3 days per week in the office**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
Client Centric
People Focused
Listen Up. Speak Up.
Innovate & Simplify
Own & Execute
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Financial Control & Reporting Accountant - Assistant Vice President
Posted 17 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**
MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with approximately 350 years of history, MUFG is a global network with around 2,300 offices in over 50 countries including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia and Oceania, and East Asia. The group has over 150,000 employees, offering services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing.
As one of the top financial groups globally with a vision to be the world's most trusted, we want to attract, nurture and retain the most talented individuals in the market. The size and range of MUFG's global business creates opportunities for our employees to stretch themselves and reap the rewards, whilst our common values, to behave with integrity and responsibility, and to build a culture which is fair, transparent, and honest, underpin everything that we do.We aim to be the financial partner of choice for our clients, whatever their requirements, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
MUFGu2019s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: MTU) stock exchanges. The groupu2019s operating companies include, but are not limited to, MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking (Japan's leading trust bank), Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings (one of Japan's largest securities firms), and MUFG Americas Holdings.
Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com.
Finance is responsible for the effective financial management and stewardship of the detailed accounting records, general ledger reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and tax affairs of the company. The Financial Reporting team are responsible for the annual and interim published financial statements, interaction and management of the external audit process, monthly balance sheet control and reporting and quarterly reporting to head office in Tokyo.
**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**
None
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
To contribute to the overall success of the Financial Reporting team with a primary focus of delivery the quarterly Head Office reporting and bi-annual statutory reporting. The reporting is consolidated by a number of MUFG Group entities which span IFRS, USGAAP & JGAAP
You will have full accountability for and be the subject matter expert in the team for a number of traded products and own all associated financial reporting across a number of Group companies. You will develop your understanding of trading strategies to challenge booking models and consider the technical accounting of transaction structures.
You will proactively contribute to the monthly GL close, through review of key controls and underlying trade data supporting an end-to-end understanding of systems and process flow and comprehensive ownership of underlying trade data.
You will compliment timely and accurate financial reporting with value-add analysis through detailed analytical procedures to understand business performance and drivers, highlighting areas for business optimisation through compression, capital planning and leverage exposure management.
You will leverage Business Intelligence and your knowledge of systems architecture to develop and automate processes to enhance control, increase efficiencies and enable greater focus on value-add analysis.
Extensive communication is required across the firm including direct interaction with trading desks, risk teams, product control and other Finance teams with regular communication with Tokyo colleagues.
You will engage with external auditors to support the process throughout the cycle, including interim procedures, controls review and year-end substantive testing.
The team is expected to maintain recent detailed process notes for all material areas of responsibility and support other team members through cross-training and knowledge sharing to promote a culture of continual professional development across the team.
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
Big 4 trained preferred and ACA/ACCA qualified
Financial instruments experience (preferred)
A keen interest in Financial Reporting, with experience of preparing financial statement disclosures
Solid knowledge of IFRS required
Experience of working in a multi-GAAP Group function (preferred)
Familiarity with working with very large volumes of complex data
Experience of using Business Intelligent tools in developing automated reporting solutions
Competent user of Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
**Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working policy with 3 days per week in the office**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
Client Centric
People Focused
Listen Up. Speak Up.
Innovate & Simplify
Own & Execute
Financial Control & Reporting Accountant - Assistant Vice President
Posted 13 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**
MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with approximately 350 years of history, MUFG is a global network with around 2,300 offices in over 50 countries including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia and Oceania, and East Asia. The group has over 150,000 employees, offering services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing.
As one of the top financial groups globally with a vision to be the world's most trusted, we want to attract, nurture and retain the most talented individuals in the market. The size and range of MUFG's global business creates opportunities for our employees to stretch themselves and reap the rewards, whilst our common values, to behave with integrity and responsibility, and to build a culture which is fair, transparent, and honest, underpin everything that we do.We aim to be the financial partner of choice for our clients, whatever their requirements, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
MUFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: MTU) stock exchanges. The group's operating companies include, but are not limited to, MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking (Japan's leading trust bank), Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings (one of Japan's largest securities firms), and MUFG Americas Holdings.
Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com.
Finance is responsible for the effective financial management and stewardship of the detailed accounting records, general ledger reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and tax affairs of the company. The Financial Reporting team are responsible for the annual and interim published financial statements, interaction and management of the external audit process, monthly balance sheet control and reporting and quarterly reporting to head office in Tokyo.
**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**
None
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
To contribute to the overall success of the Financial Reporting team with a primary focus of delivery the quarterly Head Office reporting and bi-annual statutory reporting. The reporting is consolidated by a number of MUFG Group entities which span IFRS, USGAAP & JGAAP
+ You will have full accountability for and be the subject matter expert in the team for a number of traded products and own all associated financial reporting across a number of Group companies. You will develop your understanding of trading strategies to challenge booking models and consider the technical accounting of transaction structures.
+ You will proactively contribute to the monthly GL close, through review of key controls and underlying trade data supporting an end-to-end understanding of systems and process flow and comprehensive ownership of underlying trade data.
+ You will compliment timely and accurate financial reporting with value-add analysis through detailed analytical procedures to understand business performance and drivers, highlighting areas for business optimisation through compression, capital planning and leverage exposure management.
+ You will leverage Business Intelligence and your knowledge of systems architecture to develop and automate processes to enhance control, increase efficiencies and enable greater focus on value-add analysis.
+ Extensive communication is required across the firm including direct interaction with trading desks, risk teams, product control and other Finance teams with regular communication with Tokyo colleagues.
+ You will engage with external auditors to support the process throughout the cycle, including interim procedures, controls review and year-end substantive testing.
+ The team is expected to maintain recent detailed process notes for all material areas of responsibility and support other team members through cross-training and knowledge sharing to promote a culture of continual professional development across the team.
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
+ Big 4 trained preferred and ACA/ACCA qualified
+ Financial instruments experience (preferred)
+ A keen interest in Financial Reporting, with experience of preparing financial statement disclosures
+ Solid knowledge of IFRS required
+ Experience of working in a multi-GAAP Group function (preferred)
+ Familiarity with working with very large volumes of complex data
+ Experience of using Business Intelligent tools in developing automated reporting solutions
+ Competent user of Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
**Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working policy with 3 days per week in the office**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
Financial Control Analyst - Capex - ESN (Assembly, Bristol, United Kingdom)
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Req ID:50906
Posting Date:11/09/2025
Function:ESN Finance
Location:Bristol
Why this job matters
The Emergency Services Network (ESN) is a huge strategic priority for BT and our commitment to do the best for our customer and our country. ESN will be one of the most advanced Emergency Services Networks in the world. and BT is proud to the official supplier providing mission critical and trusted communications for Britain’s Emergency Services. The ESN will replace the existing Airwave network and building upon on EE’s existing 4G network and to provide essential new voice, data services, and critical communications services to 300,000 members of frontline emergency service users.
You will be crucial to supporting the delivery of mission critical infrastructure, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, across BT Networks and the Home Office. You will be responsible for the capex accounting, budgeting, and internal and external reporting.
The successful candidate will be cleared to BPSS (or equivalent) as a minimum. You may even be required to undergo National Security Vetting (e.g. CTC, SC or NPPV).
What you’ll be doing
• Production of insightful analysis on Capex, including performance to budget and outlook for review by the Financial Controller & Director
• Running and managing the ESN depreciation model, including calculation of the depreciation accrual
• Month end journals and processes, including refreshing ESN database and month end reporting files
• Control ESN Capex spend to meet company objectives, unit cost risks & opportunities clearly understood. Alignment with programmes databooks
• Ensures governance activities are processed on time and in compliance with the contract. Continuously improve ESN capex and depreciation processes, working with the Finance Business Partners and other stakeholders
The skills you’ll need
Management Reporting
Financial Accounting
Financial Controls, Compliance & Risk
Statutory & External Financial Reporting
Growth Mindset
What we would like to see on your CV
• Suitable candidates will be part qualified accountant working towards full qualifications
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects
• Comfortable working with large volumes of data
• Possess bold and confident thinking with a proven background of challenging the status quo where appropriate
• Background in financial reporting, analysis and systems
Benefits
At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.
• 10% on target annual bonus
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• X4 Salary Life Assurance
• Huge range of flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Healthcare, Season Ticket Loan, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks paid carer’s leave
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV package
• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop
Flexible Working
This role offers a 3 together, 2 wherever working model. This means you are required to be at your contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days per week. Requests for part time or compressed hours working would be considered.
With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.
We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.
We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.
As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.
A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:
Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.
We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.
DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?
Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.