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This is a Fixed Term Contract/ internal secondment opportunity for 12 months. Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries. EQ's vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and our values set the core foundations to our success. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ. The Role The EQ Retirement Solutions Finance Business Partner will be responsible for the financial reporting, P&L and working capital forecasting, commercial analysis and business case support for the Private Sector P&L within Retirement Solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with the sector P&L Managing Director along with other key stakeholders. Core Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Financial and management reporting Monitor the sector P&L month-end reporting processes, reviewing monthly reporting produced offshore and delivering financial presentations to senior management. Be responsible for the accurate and timely submission of deadlines Lead the sector P&L budget and forecast processes; ensure the sector delivers to revenue and profit targets, provides ongoing risk and opportunity analysis and insight to course correct when required Support the development, modelling and reporting capability using the Equiniti Group's planning tool, Adaptive Insights and Workday Support the Group accounting and reporting operating model transformation Act as a second line review of the transactions processed, including legal entity, invoices and cash and balance sheet movements Monitor working capital performance and identify opportunities for working capital improvements Support the Relationship Management team as required Commercial financial analysis and insight Partner with the EQ Retirement Solutions commercial team on pricing, deals, marketing and ad-hoc financial analysis Support the financial modelling of business cases, including pricing and capex Support the development of client profitability through the provision of data, critically reviewing the output and reviewing results with commercial and delivery personnel Perform first line IFRS-15 assessment for client projects within the scope of the EQ groups policy Business Case Support Support the production, monitoring and delivery of business cases as appropriate. Other Work closely with the Offshore FP&A function to achieve business outcomes, including accuracy of the overall numbers Provide cover for the other finance business partners as required Partner with the Financial Reporting team to successfully complete the Group's annual external audit Ensure compliance with EQ's accounting policy Production of ad-hoc analysis / insight as requested Skills, Capabilities and Attributes Up to 5 years post qualified experience having worked in FP&A or commercial finance roles, preferably in a blue-chip company Accounting qualification Stakeholder management at Heads of Function and Senior Level. Ability to influence decision makers and lead conversations to ensure optimal financial outcomes for Equiniti Ability to drive results, having a track record of high performance and examples of delivering financial and process improvements Knowledge of financial reporting systems, ideally with new system implementation experience Strong financial analytical, modelling and accounting skills. Create and provide insight A strong commercial acumen Excellent communication skills; ability to deliver key messages to senior leaders and drive action to improve financial results Exhibiting a Growth Mindset; having an inquisitive mind, desire to learn and take on stretch goals Self-motivated with an ability to organise and work independently We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of 5 year activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks
Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries. EQ's vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and our values set the core foundations to our success. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ. Equiniti Product and Engineering Finance Our finance team are an integral part of our decision-making process and are responsible for analysing risks, providing relevant insight, and formulating strategies to drive performance, as well as ensuring we meet all our obligations as a responsible organisation around reporting and financial transactions. As a member of the Finance team, the finance business partner will be integral in delivering financial insight and analysis to the business. This position will report into the Finance Director and will be responsible for providing high quality analysis and MI to support in key decision making. This role will utilise a mixture of business knowledge, technical accounting understanding and excellent modelling skills to help our organisation meet its objectives. The role will be heavily focussed on providing finance support and commercial partnering to the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Providing support to the P&E Finance Business Partner and Finance Director. First point of contact for queries from the assigned business areas. Completing the month end process; reviewing, analysing, and commentating on performance. Completing with the forecasting process, including P&L, headcount, balance sheet and capex. Pro-active approach to assessing trends and risks within the core activities. Supporting the business through the annual budget setting exercise. Undertake ad-hoc tasks and projects as required. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential Fully qualified accountant through either the ICAEW, ACCA or CIMA. Self-motivated with proven analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Has demonstrated high levels of personal accountability and flexibility to meet deadlines. Proven experience of delivering results over a sustained period in a challenging environment. Strong Excel skills. Desirable Can interpret financial information to identify drivers impacting business performance. Demonstrates excellent relationship building, interpersonal and communication skills. Prior experience and knowledge of accounting processes. Knowledge of financial reporting systems (Workday and Adaptive Planning desirable). What We Offer Save For Your Future - Equiniti Pension Plan; Equiniti matches your pension contributions up to 10% All Employee Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) - Gives all EQ Colleagues the opportunity to benefit if the current owners successfully sell the company for a profit. Health and Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Programme: counselling, legal & wellbeing support for colleagues and their households. Life assurance cover at 4x salary with the ability to purchase enhance cover. Employee discounts - Discounts and cashback at your favourite high street stores through our EQ Wins Platform. Flexible Benefits - The ability to purchase a wide variety of benefits through our flex plan; gadgets, travel insurance, will writing, holiday trading and more. Time Off - Typically 28 days holiday bank holidays. 2 volunteer days to get involved with a charity of your choosing. Winning together - Equiniti ICON award vouchers; recognising the individuals going above and beyond to help the business succeed. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of 5 year activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working with every department at BDO, our Finance team helps us meet relevant legal requirements that ensure our firm operates effectively in a tightly-regulated field. They implement strategies that help us innovate like combining new technology with traditional financial processes to make us even more digital. As part of this friendly team, you'll enjoy flexible hours and have opportunities to take responsibility for the delivery of quality work. With your colleagues behind you, you'll embrace change, new ideas and have an impact on the future of our firm. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The purpose of this role is to provide high quality financial support to our PMD and SSC community, whilst actively ensuring that all infrastructure cost actuals, budgets and forecasts are accurate and reported in a timely manner. In this challenging and rewarding role you'll also: Maintain accounting schedules that result in accurate journal postings. Understand variances to Budget and Prior Year ahead of month end close. Provide accurate, timely management reporting at the appropriate level of detail, ensuring these reports reach all key stakeholders. Prepare allocated balance sheet reconciliations including firm wide accruals and prepayments, accurately and on time, capturing and communicating risks and opportunities to appropriate stakeholders. Be the first point of contact and key business partner to the SSC business. Be responsible for the accurate and timely posting of the SSC Recharge mechanism. Attend monthly LT meetingsfor PMD's as directed by the PMD Management Accounts Manager to present financial results, highlight variances and discuss future risks and opportunities. Support the PMD's in their preparation of annual budgets and half year forecasts. Assist in the implementation of key financial and reporting processes where necessary. Establish, maintain and post month end journals. Perform other ad-hoc financial work as required. Assist with basic day-to-day related queries from the business. You'll be someone with: Actively studying towards ACCA qualification or equivalent. Proven experience in a similar accounts function. Analytical and numerical ability - able to analyse and interpret data. Excellent planning and organising skills - able to manage multiple tasks effectively. The ability to prioritise own workload to meet business needs. Experience with explaining financial information to people with less accounting knowledge. Attention to detail when producing data, reports, or other analysis. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. #LI-JB1 #RD-JB1 #TJ-JB1
? Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working with every department at BDO, our Finance team helps us meet relevant legal requirements that ensure our firm operates effectively in a tightly-regulated field. They implement strategies that help us innovate like combining new technology with traditional financial processes to make us even more digital. As part of this friendly team, you'll enjoy flexible hours and have opportunities to take responsibility for the delivery of quality work. With your colleagues behind you, you'll embrace change, new ideas and have an impact on the future of our firm. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The purpose of this role is to assist with the monthly Management Accounts process and other ad-hoc financial reporting In this role you'll: Ensure all firmwide GL control accounts are reconciled including Payroll/Benefits/fixed assets etc.? Ensure all accruals and prepayments are accurately recorded. Review and post recharges and other GL mis-postings Collate the control account file on a monthly basis and report on non-compliance? Assist in the implementation of key financial and reporting processes where necessary? Assist in the preparation of year end group statutory financial accounts owning the ETB process? Produce and review monthly management accounts from Foreign offices and the London Virtual offices? Prepare management accounts for dormant entities;? Initial review of submitted office accounts, including liaising with Foreign office staff;?? Undertake Business Partnering functions? Maintain relationships with foreign offices, Heads of Offices and London's IIDA teams through the establishment and chairing of monthly ways of working' meetings;? Act as a central point of contact for IFI and IIDA teams and ensuring the correct balance between work done in the team, work to be completed in ?the IFI/IIDA team, and referring the IFI/IIDA team. ???Be involved in the annual salary, bonus and revenue review processes with the IFI/IIDA offices in accordance with BDO Group timelines.? Produce annual budgets.? Update of charge out rates in accordance with BDO Group policies. Conduct Independent Financial Reviews of IFI/IIDA offices You'll be someone with: A finance qualification - ACA / ACCA / CIMA or part qualified Proven experience in a similar accounts function The ability to analyse and interpret data Excellent planning and organising skills able to manage multiple tasks effectively The ability to prioritise own workload to meet business needs Experience with explaining financial information to people with less accounting knowledge. Attention to detail when producing data, reports, or other analysis You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Reed Finance is currently seeking a Finance Manager to join a global organisation on a long-term temporary basis. This role offers a flexible hybrid working model, is easily accessible by public transport, and includes free parking on-site. As a Finance Manager your key duties will include: Ensure accurate financial reporting, maintaining the integrity of financial data. Conduct budgeting and forecasting to support business planning. Manage project costing and accounting, ensuring financial efficiency. Business partner with non-financial colleagues to enhance financial understanding and decision-making. Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring smooth financial operations. Review and improve financial controls and processes to optimise financial performance. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in financial management and reporting. Strong budgeting, forecasting, and project accounting skills. Ability to partner with non-financial colleagues and provide financial insights. Experience overseeing accounts payable and receivable functions. Strong analytical skills with a focus on reviewing and improving financial controls and processes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly successful and long-established global organisation, who are looking to shortlist immediately. Please apply now for further information!