Join one of the UK’s fastest growing and award-winning banks.

We are a team of ambitious, passionate, hardworking, and committed people who have successfully created and launched one of the UK’s newest specialist property finance banks. As we embark on an exciting journey of growth, we are seeking exceptional new team members who possess both the ambition and drive to contribute to our vision. At GB Bank, we believe that career progression should not only be achievable but accelerated, enabling our employees to reach their potential in a supportive and dynamic atmosphere.

Our environment is fast-paced and collaborative, where your efforts are recognised, rewarded, and make a tangible impact. We take pride in fostering and open and inclusive culture that not only embraces change but also encourages continuous learning and professional development.

In this role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Control Manager to lead and manage the day-to-day financial control operations of the bank. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, overseeing weekly, month-end and year-end close processes, and supporting technical accounting matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a robust control environment and delivering accurate and timely financial information to internal and external stakeholders.

The Financial Control Manager will support the Head of Finance Management in overseeing the Financial Control team. This role involves ensuring robust financial governance, maintaining accurate financial records, and contributing to strategic financial planning and reporting.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Lead and manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and enhance the financial control framework, ensuring robust governance and effective internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Provide technical accounting expertise on complex transactions and new accounting standards (e.g., IFRS 9, IFRS 16).
• Draft, maintain, and update accounting policies and procedures to a high standard.
• Oversee the preparation and review of technical accounting entries, including treasury-related transactions and reconciliations.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial controls, particularly where risks are identified.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Financial Control team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Coordinate the external audit process and support the production of the Annual Report and Accounts.
• Lead the preparation of tax packs and VAT returns and support the bank’s tax advisory and compliance activities.
• Map and assess financial processes to identify risks and implement effective control measures.
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders including FP&A, Treasury, Risk, Internal Audit, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Support the development and integrity of management information across the business.
• Contribute to the delivery of strategic finance initiatives and projects led by the senior finance leadership team.

A bit about you:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in financial control, preferably within banking or financial services
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Proven experience in managing month-end/year-end processes and leading audit engagements.
• Track record of delivering an enhanced control environment and robust reporting
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Access Financials or similar ERP systems) and Excel.

What we can offer you:

• 8% company pension contribution and 3% individual contribution (which you can opt to increase)
• 30 days holiday every year - which includes your birthday off 🎂 + bank holidays on top
• Private Medical Cover 
• Life Assurance 
• Mental health support - through a helpline and counselling sessions
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

What else do I need to know?

• Location: London, 4+ days in office

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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