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MonzoSenior Financial Control Analyst
Monzo is hiring a Senior Financial Control Analyst, a full-time role based in London or Cardiff. The posting says distributed working within the UK is possible,…
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Monzo is hiring a Senior Financial Control Analyst, a full-time role based in London or Cardiff. The posting says distributed working within the UK is possible, with occasional in-person meetings in London. The analyst reports to the Financial Control Manager. The Financial Control team has seven qualified accountants across its London and Cardiff offices and makes sure the ledger is correct at every month-end. The analyst would help run a…
Job Description
Monzo is hiring a Senior Financial Control Analyst, a full-time role based in London or Cardiff. The posting says distributed working within the UK is possible, with occasional in-person meetings in London. The analyst reports to the Financial Control Manager.
The Financial Control team has seven qualified accountants across its London and Cardiff offices and makes sure the ledger is correct at every month-end. The analyst would help run a tight close process and group consolidation, write management commentary, and support the year-end process with external auditors and the Financial Reporting team.
Other work includes reviewing new products for their accounting treatment and setting them up in the banking platform and accounting system, assessing the impact of accounting standard changes, proposing accounting policy, and keeping the chart of accounts and the financial master data accurate. The analyst is also expected to reduce manual reporting, learn SQL to run reports, and help with wider finance requests such as forecasts, valuations and tax policy research.
The posting seeks an accountant who has qualified and has a few years of work since qualifying, ideally in financial reporting or control within retail banking. Candidates should have sound command of technical accounting rules, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to explain complex information simply. An interest in data, with SQL as a bonus, and an appetite for process change are also described.
Responsibilities
- Run a tight month-end close and support group consolidation
- Write management commentary grounded in a solid understanding of the products
- Use accounting system features to minimize manual reporting
- Improve and transform finance processes, applying AI where it adds value
- Learn SQL to run reports and propose efficient, scalable solutions
- Support the year-end process alongside external auditors and Financial Reporting
- Review new products and implement their accounting in the banking platform and ledger
- Assess changes in accounting standards and propose policy for new products
- Protect the accuracy of the chart of accounts and the master financial records
- Help with miscellaneous finance requests, from forecasts and valuations to tax policy and intercompany pricing research
Requirements
- An accounting qualification plus a few years of experience since qualifying
- Sound command of technical accounting rules
- A great eye for detail
- Familiarity with the main financial controls and the banking regulatory environment
- A self-starter who takes on whatever needs doing
- The ability to translate complex information into simple terms for diverse audiences
Qualifications
- Financial reporting or controlling experience, ideally in a retail banking environment
- Interest in data, with SQL skills as a bonus
- Comfort with change and motivation to improve processes
Core Skills
Benefits
- Incentive awards tied to individual performance
- A GBP 1,000 annual learning budget for books, courses and conferences
- A MacBook and home working setup, with extra support for fully remote staff
- Flexible working hours
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the job based?
The role is based in London or Cardiff. The posting says distributed working within the UK is possible, with occasional in-person meetings in London.
What is the salary?
The range is GBP 56,000 to 75,000, plus incentive awards tied to performance.
What is the hiring process?
It includes a recruiter screening conversation, an initial hiring manager interview, a role-specific interview and a behavioral interview. The posting says the process takes around three to four weeks.
Who does the analyst report to?
The analyst reports to the Financial Control Manager.
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