The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you Financial Controller/Manager Summary of role: The role is part of the regional Apex Finance team reporting to the Head of finance UK. The Role & Key Responsibilities: Regulatory FCA reporting: P/L, balance sheet, capital adequacy, liquidity etc. Balance sheet review- managing risks and opportunities Assist the Head of finance with the monthly UK finance business review KPIs and budget analysis Drive cost saving initiatives, revenue growth & working capital improvement Team lead on annual budgeting & mid-year reforecasting processes Business partnering and stakeholders management Assist with filing VAT submissions, tax and social security returns Manage external audit, deadlines and deliverables Entities rationalisation- consolidate and merge entities, liquidate unused companies UK entities rationalisation and M&A integration Process improvement and strengthen financial control Review of annual financial statements Support the UK head of finance with any additional ad hoc requirements and all requested information by set deadlines to drive the business forward Skills Required: Qualified accountant Accounting experience and qualifications Fluent English knowledge (written & conversational) Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience in developing, consolidating and maintaining finance models Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and propose solutions and make decisions Strong communication, influence and interpersonal skills including the ability to set up solid cross-functional partnerships Organised and accurate in working methodologies. with an eye for the detail and ability to work in a cross functional stakeholder environment Team worker and willing to pick up other duties to assist in a small finance team What you will get in return: A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business Opportunities for personal and professional development Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners. About Apex Group We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals. We’re a people-powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies. Prepare to accelerate. We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. Positive change starts with you. We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. The journey is yours to own. When you stretch yourself, you grow. We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger. We’ll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey. Find out more about us