Bank Overview
BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 73 countries, with more than 196,000 employees, including around 149,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets, International Financial Services and Corporate & Institutional Banking.
Business Area/Dept. Overview
BNP Paribas Commercial Finance is part of the Factoring Group based in the UK and is a leading provider of asset-based lending in Europe. Our team is responsible for managing the factoring operations in Northern Europe, and we are looking for a talented and experienced financial professional to join our team.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and qualified Financial Controller to join our team at BNP Paribas Commercial Finance in Tunbridge Wells. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for managing the finance and treasury functions, providing strategic analysis and insight into business performance, and leading a team of four staff members.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the finance and treasury functions of the company, including line management of four staff members
- Provide key analysis and insights into business performance, including trend analysis, margin analysis, and review of profitability
- Support the COO in providing strategic analysis and insights into business performance
- Produce monthly management accounts and commentary
- Conduct detailed income per client data analytics
- Oversee internal and external audit functions, including quarterly intragroup reporting
- Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budgets
- Ensure compliance with all HMRC obligations
- Carry out ad-hoc projects as requested by the COO
- Provide cover and support for other departments as necessary
Compliance Obligations:
- Maintain vigilance in everyday processes to detect and escalate unusual activity
- Complete assigned compliance training courses in line with Group deadlines
- Adhere to all relevant compliance policies and procedures applicable to the Entity
- Develop methods and procedures to achieve efficient, data qualitative, and uniform execution of activities
Requirements:
- Business or Finance degree
- Experience in finance roles such as Finance Manager, Assistant Finance Controller, or Financial Controller
- ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified
- Personal qualities of integrity, accuracy, credibility, professionalism, and a commitment to lead by example
- Strong social skills, including:
- Telephone and email communication
- Ability to interact with all levels of management
- Supervision and leadership of junior staff
- Technical skills, including:
- Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel and Access)
- Tableau
- Exact accounting package
- Matisse consolidation package
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to make sound decisions
Management Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise a team of four staff members
- Develop and implement effective management practices to achieve team goals and objectives
Relevant Policies
The successful candidate will be required to read, understand, and adhere to local policies and group policies under the following categories:
- Compliance
- GDPR/Data Protection
- Treasury and Finance
- BCP/Cyber security
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are a motivated and experienced financial professional looking for a new challenge, please apply for this exciting opportunity.
BNP Paribas Commercial Finance is proud to promote equality of opportunity and is committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, gender, race, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status.
