Senior Analyst, Financial Accountant

Senior Analyst, Financial Accounting - 12 Month FTC

Purpose of the role

The role is responsible for supporting the financial control and reporting of the Group and its subsidiaries. The individual will have responsibility for subsidiaries and is an excellent opportunity for a quick learner who is willing to challenge existing processes.

The role is based in the London Financial Accounting team who have responsibility for maintaining the accurate accounting books and records for the group’s UK based subsidiaries and a selection of overseas entities. The team is also responsible for legal entity board, regulatory and statutory reporting, and month end reporting to the Group Reporting team.

This role involves liaising with the auditors and other teams within Finance and the organisation (locally and in our global offices), including Treasury, Tax, Group Reporting, Legal, Company Secretarial and Operations. This role will also assist with ad-hoc projects as required.

Specific responsibilities

• Prepare the monthly management accounts for all entities within your area of responsibility, ensuring that the general ledger is accurate and complete and that all analytical reviews and balance sheet reconciliations have been completed and reviewed and review points are addressed
• Prepare and support the preparation of local GAAP statutory accounts and tax returns for all relevant entities
• Prepare regulatory returns for regulated entities, liaising with local regulatory advisors as required
• Prepare board reporting for legal entities as required
• Liaise with auditors and tax advisors, ensuring the delivery of information to support the preparation of local tax returns and other tax filings as required
• Execution and ownership of centralised process such as fixed assets or intercompany invoicing and reconciliation
• Ongoing liaison with other teams within Finance, including US and Swiss financial accounting, treasury, tax, group reporting and finance business partners to support the delivery of information to and from them in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
• Taking a proactive role in improving existing processes
• Provide support and mentoring to junior staff
• Supporting other Financial Control and Reporting initiatives and projects as required

Key competencies

• Accounting: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
• Experience: Good knowledge of financial accounting, including technical accounting
• IT Skills: Must be computer literate with strong excel skills and have the ability to learn new systems. Experience with general ledger systems would be advantageous
• Interpersonal: Communication, organisation, and presentation skills together with the ability to confidently deal with multiple stakeholders
• Other: Individual should have a pro-active attitude and be a quick learner with attention to detail

Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man

Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter.  Man Group is also a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact Write an email.  https://www.man.com/diversity

Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme.

We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave.  Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact Write an email.