CTA Controller

London  ‐ Onsite
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Description

CTA Controller

Location - London/Hybrid Working

Rate - £600 - £769/Day PAYE or Umbrella

Start date - ASAP

Contract - 6 months (Potential for Contract extension)

Our financial services client is currently seeking an CTA Controller to join their team in the London office/remote working.

Job description:

    • Working alongside the transformation teams in Risk and Compliance, to drive the execution of the cost reduction plans, and manage risk of works streams not delivering their expected targets.
    • Develop relationships with key CAOs and become a trusted business partner
    • Provide business decision support for the transformation of the Global Functions
    • Proactively look to engage the relevant functional contacts on key topics of concern which may affect the progress of the transformation program
    • Use MI & performance KPIs to interpret performance and highlight risks & opportunities in hitting costs and FTE targets alongside appropriate recommendations for actions
    • Provide insight and analysis that drives business/operational decisions for functional and Finance senior management teams
    • Provide financial and strategic planning direction and play a key role in the Annual Operating Plan process
    • Liaison with Global Functions, regional Finance teams and the CAOs; drive globally consistent, timely and accurate reporting of costs, working closely with the line manager, other team members (on and off shore) and regional teams
  • Within the overall Global Finance function, play a key role in developing a world class MI Finance team which productively influences the various regional and functional finance teams in supporting the Group's strategy
  • Establish and maintain a high performance culture, with effective utilization of offshore and regional teams.
  • Play a key role in the development of Business Insights within the wider team
  • Timely & effective management of all regulatory, and operational risk matters
  • Clear operational procedures established, documented and complied with by all.

Essential experience required

  • An excellent level of business analysis experience requiring strong technical and commercial understanding of what drives the numbers reported
  • Proven leadership and relationship management skills in dealing with all levels, with the confidence to interact with senior management and make measured decisions which may have far reaching implications
  • Exceptional drive and commitment; ability to work and thrive in a fast changing, results driven environment; and proven ability in handling competing priorities
  • Sound judgment, decision making and problem solving abilities
  • A leading performer who inspires others
  • A self starter who is not afraid to speak up and face a challenge; also open to listen to guidance and learn as they go
  • Good understanding of the Group's strategy, commercially minded and customer focused
  • Strong influencing, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
  • Excellent communication (written & verbal), planning and organisation skills
  • An inquisitive mind who is not afraid to challenge the status quo, continuingly look at ways to improve processes and reduce duplication
  • Ability to highlight problems but more importantly offer innovative and practical solutions, and drive tough their execution in a collective environment and in a timely manner
  • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA)
  • Experience of running an Annual Operating Plan
  • Good systems skills (including use of TM1, Excel, Words, Powerpoints)
  • Prior experience of working with offshore/satellite teams
  • A minimum of 4 year's prior experience of managing the cost base of a Back Office function within a top tier financial services organisation

If you are relevant or interested please don't delay, Apply for the role immediately.

Start date
ASAP
Duration
6 months
From
Jefferson Wells
Published at
23.07.2021
Project ID:
2169553
Contract type
Freelance
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