Finance Change & Projects (9 month FTC)

Purpose of the Job

Our parent company, Quintet Private Bank, is a leading private bank in the wealth management sector; we are committed to our clients and their families, and pride ourselves on our personalised service based on a deep understanding of what clients want to achieve. Compared to others, we are small (<1,800 employees across over 30 European and UK locations) with an ambition to stay true to our purpose to be the most trusted fiduciary of family wealth.

When you join us you are joining a company that values diversity of background, equal access to opportunities, career development, collaboration and inclusiveness. We want our employees to feel proud of being part of a company that is committed to do the right thing. You will have the opportunity to grow your career while developing personally and professionally through various resources and programmes.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Finance function for Brown Shipley and Quintet Group. This role reports to the UK CFO and delivers project management and change capabilities, with a primary focus on implementing process change aligned with the Target Operating Model. Additional accountabilities include supporting the CFO with Finance and Business projects and change delivery.

This is a 9 month fixed term contract

Key Accountabilities

• Process mapping of core month end Accounting and Regulatory Finance tasks
• Process review to assess areas of opportunity to implement changes which deliver more effective and efficient processes
• Using tools and techniques to automate processes 
• Collaborating with Group Finance to determine areas of alignment on accounting and regulatory matters where applicable
• Delivery of ongoing and ad-hoc change programmes 
• Supporting the development of Accounting and Regulatory Finance controls framework and policy embedding

Knowledge and Experience

Qualified Accountant
Proficient experience in Finance & Accounting 
Knowledge of IFRS, experienced Financial controller within Financial Services background, experience in delivering change within the finance function, involvement in projects, managing and delivering change

Technical Skills

Proficiency in MS Office products and experienced in change management.

Languages Skills

Fluent in English