Corporate Controller - Investment Banking

Location London
Discipline: Finance & Accounting
Contact name: Richard Winston

Contact email: richard.winston@greshamhunt.com
Job ref: 1824

Corporate Controller - Investment Banking
Frankfurt/Hybrid
Salary DOE

Are you a skilled financial professional with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for corporate finance? Gresham Hunt are partnered an international investment bank seeking an experienced Corporate Controller.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the Finance team, contributing to daily, monthly, and annual financial control and reporting tasks.

As a Corporate Controller, you will collaborate closely with the Finance team in London to ensure high corporate control standards, while driving efficiencies and supporting senior management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare cost accruals and calculate prepayments.
  • Post journals to the ledger as required to complete month-end tasks.
  • Assist with the expense monitoring process, liaising with various departments such as Front Office, Back Office, Accounts Payable, and overseas accountants.
  • Substantiate and analyze balance sheet accounts.
  • Oversee and review outsourced services.
  • Assist in preparing management packs for senior leadership.
  • Support the team with ad-hoc financial control queries from stakeholders in different locations.
  • Contribute to year-end, internal, and other audit processes.
  • Maintain and improve existing processes for efficiency, including drafting related policies.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Strong financial and analytical skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of HGB, US-GAAP, and IFRS.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
  • Fluent in both German and English.