Financial Operations Accountant

Financial Operations Accountant

Posted 2 weeks ago by Robert Half

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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Summary: The Financial Operations Accountant role at a leading investment management firm in Glasgow involves overseeing financial deliverables for a diverse portfolio of companies. This 12-month fixed-term contract includes responsibilities in financial management, business partnering, and risk compliance, while also offering mentorship opportunities for junior team members. The position requires a Chartered Accountant with relevant experience, particularly in asset management and renewable energy. The role emphasizes collaboration and process enhancement within a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the monthly and quarterly financial close processes, including reviewing trial balances, journals, and financial statements prepared by third-party administrators.
  • Prepare and review management accounts, ensuring accurate variance analysis and insightful commentary.
  • Manage statutory accounts and consolidations, VAT submissions, and intercompany balances.
  • Deliver high-quality monthly and ad-hoc reporting using Power BI and other tools.
  • Analyse portfolio performance data and present key performance insights to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with technical, operational, and data teams to provide informed financial commentary.
  • Ensure all financial reporting and statutory filings comply with local GAAP and jurisdictional requirements.
  • Implement robust processes to align internal reporting procedures with external compliance standards.
  • Enhance and maintain internal controls and documentation.
  • Support finance transformation initiatives, including system upgrades and process automation.

Key Skills:

  • CA/ACCA or CIMA Chartered Accountant qualification.
  • Professional experience within the asset management sector, ideally in renewable energy.
  • Advanced skills in Excel and proficiency in Power BI.
  • Experience with lender/debt reporting is advantageous.
  • Proactive, innovative problem-solving mindset.
  • Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Robert Half is supporting a leading investment management firm in Glasgow with the recruitment of a Financial Operations Accountant. Our client, located in Glasgow, is a forward-thinking leader committed to making a difference across sectors that impact our environment, society, health, and economy. This innovative organisation specialises in managing investments toward meaningful and measurable outcomes.

The Role

This 12-month FTC offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing and fast-paced business. Reporting to the Financial Manager, you will take ownership of the financial deliverables for vast portfolio of companies. You’ll also have the chance to mentor junior members of the team and play a leading role in enhancing internal processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Management: Oversee the monthly and quarterly financial close processes, including reviewing trial balances, journals, and financial statements prepared by third-party administrators. Prepare and review management accounts, ensuring accurate variance analysis and insightful commentary. Manage statutory accounts and consolidations, VAT submissions, and intercompany balances.
  • Business Partnering: Deliver high-quality monthly and ad-hoc reporting using Power BI and other tools. Analyse portfolio performance data and present key performance insights to stakeholders. Collaborate with technical, operational, and data teams to provide informed financial commentary.
  • Risk & Compliance: Ensure all financial reporting and statutory filings comply with local GAAP and jurisdictional requirements. Implement robust processes to align internal reporting procedures with external compliance standards.
  • Internal Controls & Transformation: Enhance and maintain internal controls and documentation. Support finance transformation initiatives, including system upgrades and process automation.

Your Profile

We are seeking a motivated and highly skilled CA/ACCA or CIMA Chartered Accountant with:

  • Professional experience within the asset management sector (desirable), ideally in renewable energy.
  • Advanced skills in Excel; proficiency in Power BI and experience with lender/debt reporting is advantageous.
  • A proactive, innovative problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Benefits

Opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation driving meaningful impact across sectors. Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment. Competitive salary and benefits package.

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