Financial Controller (9-month contract)

Job Code: 8922
Country: GB
City: London
Skill Category: Asset Management

Role type: Contract (9 months)
Experience Level: Vice President equivalent
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer
Division: Nomura Asset Management
Department: Finance

Company Overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates, and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit .

Department Overview

Working in the Asset Management division, the Finance Control team is responsible for the financial operations, statutory and regulatory reporting as well as providing commercial insights and analytics to support business strategy and objectives.

The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated team player with experience in a similar role in Financial Services, preferably in Investment Management. The candidate must understand the UK regulatory and tax landscapes, manage a small team, and be able to delegate and develop existing team members. The candidate must prioritize individual and team workloads and deliver high-quality, accurate work to meet deadlines and standards required by internal and external parties.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS accounting treatment application is essential
• Oversees and manages the production of accurate and timely financial statements and management accounts
• Manage the annual audit process and coordinate with the team to produce the financial statements such as accounting notes and all audit activities
• Accountable for the daily operations and accounting activities managed by the outsourced team in Powai
• Ensure smooth close of month-end and quarter-end including timely reconciliations, reviews, and sign-offs
• Production of Quarterly and Monthly Financial performance MI, Board Packs, and Audit Packs for NAMUK and NAMEUB including commentary
• Review and validate accrued management fees prepared by NAM Tokyo and maintain fee schedule for quarterly invoicing
• Manage the production of product costing and allocations at Funds level
• Complete/Review outputs from the financial control team for RFPs, Insurance, and any other regulatory surveys
• Treasury and Cash flow forecast

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with HMRC reporting requirements and deadlines such as PSA, VAT, and Corporation Tax
• Review and challenge Tax outputs with Tax business partners
• Ensure all financial activities comply with FCA regulations and guidelines
• Review all external regulatory reporting such as ONS and FCA submissions and present to CFO prior to submission
• Stay up to date with changes in regulatory policies, recommend and implement necessary adjustments, and communicate to the wider Finance team and CFO

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support with the budgeting and forecasting process, providing insights and analysis to support decision-making
• Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets and forecasts

Skills & Experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
• Strong technical grounding in financial accounting
• Strong written and oral communication skills; able to explain accounting concepts and treatments to stakeholders
• Analytical and inquisitive
• Attention to detail is essential, with excellent organizational ability
• Advanced Excel
• Strong with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Attributes

The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated team player with experience in a similar role, preferably in Financial Services. The candidate must prioritize individual and team workloads and deliver high-quality, accurate work to meet deadlines and standards required by internal and external parties.

Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender, or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer