Financial Entity Controller AVP

Job Description

The Legal Entity Controller team has responsibility for the financial management of selected entities, reporting locally to a Glasgow based Legal Entity Officer (LEO). The candidate will be responsible for a portfolio of entities in various jurisdictions, including regulated entities. They will be a key business partner for various stakeholders on a wide range of legal entity initiatives.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

What will you be doing?

• Be accountable for key stakeholder relationships both internally and externally including: external auditors, Product Control, Treasury, Business Units, Company Secretarial and Tax
• Have responsibility for the review and presentation of timely, relevant and value-added information to senior management
• Have oversight of the production of financial statements, management accounts and variance analysis by the shared service team based outside the UK, and perform the review of such documents/information
• Review and challenge appropriateness of taxation and transfer pricing policies on legal entities
• Be empowered to drive change and the development of the LEC function and department wide initiatives

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• An ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and contribute to projects which impact a variety of business and finance areas.
• A rounded commercial approach to reporting and controllership, with proven skills in chasing issues through many layers to discover root causes.
• An ability to manage your workload effectively, developing practical solutions to problems whilst balancing multiple issues and priorities appropriately and having flexibility when priorities change.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and proficiency in data mining and summarizing and presenting themes and results in a meaningful format.
• A professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA).

Where will you be working?

• This role is based in our Glasgow office.

Flexible work statement:

• Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Internal Applicants:

Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal by clicking here.

Equal opportunities statement:

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

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