Senior Financial Accountant - Banking

This Financial Accountant role is responsible for owning the financial reporting, month-end close, financial statements, and control environment for a regulated banking business. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with 6+ years of banking or financial services experience who can ensure accurate reporting, support audits, and partner with senior stakeholders across the organization.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established international financial services organization operating within a regulated banking environment. The business combines the stability of a mature platform with the agility of a growing organization focused on operational excellence, regulatory compliance and continued expansion. This position will be based in Greenwich, with hybrid working.

Description

Our client is a global financial services organization operating within a highly regulated banking environment. Combining the financial strength and governance of a traditional banking platform with the agility of a growth-focused organization, the company continues to expand its capabilities while maintaining a strong focus on risk management, regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced accountant to join the finance team as a Financial Manager. This role is focused on the day-to-day financial management of the bank and is ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in a financial reporting and control environment.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the bank's financial reporting, maintaining a robust control framework, and supporting statutory and audit requirements.

The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and interaction with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Treasury, Risk and Compliance.

The Financial Manager will be responsible for the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of month-end close activities, and maintaining a strong financial control environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts and financial analysis.
• Owning balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring appropriate substantiation of key accounts.
• Preparing annual audited financial statements and supporting statutory reporting requirements.
• Supporting external audits and acting as a primary contact for auditors throughout the audit cycle.
• Ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Reviewing journal entries and accounting treatments to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Investigating and explaining financial, balance sheet and P&L variances.
• Maintaining and enhancing financial controls across the organization.
• Supporting regulatory reporting requirements and related reconciliations.
• Partnering with business stakeholders to improve reporting processes and efficiencies.
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting through the provision of accurate financial information.
• Providing financial insights and analysis to support management decision-making.
• Supporting ad hoc projects and strategic finance initiatives as required.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with approximately six years or more of post-qualification experience gained within banking, financial services or another regulated environment.

You will possess strong technical accounting skills and be comfortable taking ownership of financial reporting, statutory accounts and financial controls within a complex business.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• CPA, equivalent accounting qualification.
• Approximately 6+ years of post-qualified experience.
• Experience working within a banking or regulated financial services environment.
• Strong financial reporting and financial accounting background.
• Proven experience preparing financial statements and supporting external audits.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls.
• Experience managing month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation processes.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Personal Attributes

• The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. They will demonstrate strong ownership, sound judgment and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, while building effective relationships across the business.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Accountant should have:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA Qualified
• Ability to work in Connecticut, hybrid schedule.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and other financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range of $145,000 to $160,000 USD annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Chance to work with a respected organization in the financial services industry.