Lead Financial Analyst

3 weeks ago

Burgess Hill, West Sussex, United Kingdom AMEX Full time

You Drive Success. We Support You.

With the right support, individuals and organizations can achieve remarkable progress. At American Express, you become part of a diverse global community dedicated to empowering our clients, communities, and each other. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop as we assist you in crafting a career path that is both unique and fulfilling, offering benefits, programs, and flexibility that cater to your personal and professional needs.

At American Express, your contributions, leadership, and impact will be acknowledged—every team member has the chance to partake in the company’s achievements. Together, we will succeed as a team, committed to delivering the best customer experience globally every day, with integrity, in an environment where everyone feels valued and included.

Shape the strategic decisions that propel our business forward.

As a Financial Analyst within the UK Controllership team, you will report to the Manager of UK Controllership and be accountable for group, statutory, and regulatory reporting, as well as ensuring the financial integrity and governance of UK legal entities. You will collaborate closely with various departments, including Audit & Finance Committee, Company Secretary, Tax, Treasury, Compliance, Global Finance Operations, Operational Excellence, General Counsel, and the Business to support diverse legal entity initiatives.

What impact will you have in this position?

  • Ensuring the accuracy of the UK ledgers, overseeing the US GAAP month-end close, and confirming that entries made by Finance and non-Finance teams comply with relevant US GAAP and internal policies.
  • Preparing month-end reports based on legal entity Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet.
  • Serving as a key contact for all inquiries related to legal entities.
  • Assisting in the preparation of annual financial statements under IFRS (FRS 101) and facilitating the external audit process in collaboration with the Legal Entity Reporting (LER) team.
  • Contributing to regular financial updates and results analysis for legal entity boards and operating committees.
  • Keeping abreast of all Regulatory and Statutory Reporting requirements (including FRS101/IFRS and the Companies Act).
  • Collaborating closely with relevant Line of Business Segment Controllership teams to ensure that business transactions are supported in a coordinated manner, sharing knowledge and utilizing resources efficiently.
  • Preparing and regularly updating forecasts for legal entities.
  • Completing filings with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Office of National Statistics (ONS).
  • Monitoring intercompany transactions and ensuring appropriate service fees are established to facilitate accurate transfer pricing between legal entities.
  • Actively seeking opportunities for process enhancements across all aspects of the role, through the implementation of new systems and Oracle tools, eliminating non-value-added tasks, and streamlining functional procedures.

You will be responsible for maintaining governance over legal entities while accounting entries and processes are executed by various teams, many of whom focus on line of business results. Effective coordination with cross-functional teams and influencing business partners on legal entity and accounting requirements will be essential. You will also support the assessment and communication of IFRS implications, particularly when primary ledgers are maintained under US GAAP, while understanding and implementing local regulatory or policy-driven changes to deliver high-quality and accurate financial information within critical deadlines.

You will need to demonstrate personal accountability to ensure all tasks and activities are completed on time, managing issues and making decisions independently, while applying sound judgment to determine when escalation is necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Qualified accountant, preferably with practice or audit experience.
  • Experience in accounting, reporting, and statutory audit.
  • Knowledge of IFRS reporting requirements (understanding of US GAAP and UK Companies Act is also advantageous).
  • Proficiency in MS-Office applications and familiarity with Oracle.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage your own workload and work independently.
  • Experience in a large company or global matrix environment.
  • Results-oriented—capable of handling multiple tasks, adhering to strict deadlines, and prioritizing effectively.

We support our colleagues and their families with benefits and programs that promote their overall well-being. This includes prioritizing physical, financial, and mental health throughout all life stages. Benefits encompass:

  • Competitive base salaries.
  • Bonus incentives.
  • Support for financial well-being and retirement.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location).
  • Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, onsite, or virtual options based on role and business needs.
  • Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location).
  • Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with healthcare professionals (depending on location).
  • Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program.
  • Opportunities for career development and training.

Employment with American Express is contingent upon the successful completion of a background verification check, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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