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Finance Manager Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at Goodman Masson
Title: Finance Manager
Company: Goodman Masson
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
Goodman Masson are partnering with an established international banking institution to recruit a Finance Manager into its London finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a broad role spanning financial control, regulatory reporting, tax, and statutory accounts within a well-capitalised and globally connected organisation.
The business has a longstanding international presence and supports a range of corporate banking, treasury and cross-border financing activities. Its London office acts as an important hub within the wider group and offers the opportunity to work in a close-knit environment with strong visibility across senior stakeholders and regional operations.
The successful candidate will take ownership of core reporting and control processes, while also supporting wider business initiatives, systems enhancements, and finance change activity. It is particularly well suited to someone who enjoys breadth of remit, autonomy, and working within a business where contributions are visible.
Responsibilities will include:
- Ownership of prudential and statistical reporting submissions to UK regulators and relevant authorities;
- Production of daily and periodic management information, including commentary on movements and performance drivers;
- Supporting the preparation of annual financial statements and liaising with external auditors throughout the year-end cycle;
- Maintaining robust balance sheet controls, reconciliations, and ledger integrity across key accounts;
- Assisting with indirect and direct tax compliance processes, working alongside external advisers where required;
- Preparation of industry levy and compensation scheme reporting, ensuring deadlines and standards are met;
- Investigating accounting queries, resolving breaks, and partnering with internal stakeholders to improve data quality;
- Contributing to finance transformation projects, process automation, and control enhancement initiatives;
- Reviewing and updating internal procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory and operational changes;
- Providing support and informal guidance across the wider finance function when required.
Candidate profile:
- Accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent);
- Previous experience within the finance function of a banking institution or regulated financial services business;
- Exposure to regulatory reporting, financial control, or statutory reporting environments;
- Strong technical accounting and reconciliation skillset with sound attention to detail;
- Confident Excel user with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data;
- Hands-on and adaptable approach, comfortable operating within a lean team structure;
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across functions.
The role offers:
- Hybrid working model with three days per week in the London office;
- Broad exposure across both regulatory and financial control disciplines;
- High visibility role with direct access to senior leadership;
- Opportunity to join a stable international platform in a position with genuine ownership and variety.
