Mandarin speaking Job – Deputy Head of Finance and Accounting – London – wm

Overview

In this role you will lead finance and accounting for the branch, ensuring accurate reporting and strong controls. You will collaborate with cross-border teams, HO and regulators to deliver compliant, timely financial insight. You’ll drive month-end close, budgeting, and management reporting while building a high-performing, multicultural finance function. This is a strategic position at a wholesale banking entity with a focus on IFRS9 and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily reconciliation and product control, including valuation adjustments and FX movements
• Oversee preparation of financial reports for Management, Head Office, and regulators (e.g., PRA/FCA)
• Review management information, liquidity metrics, and explain material variances
• Support FP&A for budgeting/forecasting with relevant metrics and variance analysis
• Lead monthly management reporting and ensure accurate month-end close with variance analysis and resolution steps
• Ensure submissions meet technical requirements and deadlines
• Maintain regulatory/compliance framework and related policies and procedures
• Oversee fixed assets and accounts payable processes and ensure timely expense processing
• Support external/internal audits and respond within deadlines
• Undertake branch projects as assigned by Branch CFO
• Maintain CPD record to support qualifications

Key requirements

• Senior finance manager experience in wholesale banking or financial services
• Detailed knowledge of wholesale banking products
• Strong understanding of IFRS9
• Leadership and management experience in multicultural environments
• Experience in management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls
• Ability to collaborate with cross-border teams and meet Head Office expectations
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, able to handle multiple stakeholders and deadlines
• Capability to drive innovation in finance team

• Stakeholder management
• Leadership
• Analytical thinking
• IFRS9
• Wholesale banking products
• Management accounting

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