Senior Analyst, Accounting - 12 Month FTC - Man Group plc

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About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $228.7 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants * As at 31 March 2026 Note - This role is being offered on a 12 Month FTC Purpose of the role The role is responsible for supporting the financial control and reporting of the Group and its subsidiaries. The individual will have responsibility for subsidiaries and is an excellent opportunity for a quick learner who is willing to challenge existing processes. The role is based in the London Financial Accounting team who have responsibility for maintaining the accurate accounting books and records for the Group's UK based subsidiaries and a selection of overseas entities. The team is also responsible for legal entity board, regulatory and statutory reporting, and month end reporting to the Group Reporting team. This role involves liaising with the auditors and other teams within Finance and the organisation (locally and in our global offices), including Treasury, Tax, Group Reporting, Legal, Company Secretarial and Operations. This role will also assist with ad-hoc projects as required. Specific responsibilities Perform monthly financial accounting activities for all entities within the individual's area of responsibility, ensuring that the general ledger is accurate and complete and that all analytical reviews and balance sheet reconciliations have been completed and reviewed and review points are addressed Prepare local GAAP statutory financial statements and tax returns for all relevant entities Prepare regulatory returns for regulated entities, liaising with local regulatory advisors as required Prepare board reporting for legal entities as required Liaise with auditors and tax advisors, ensuring the delivery of information to support the preparation of local tax returns and other tax filings as required Execution and ownership of centralised process such as fixed assets or transfer pricing Ongoing liaison with other teams within Finance, including US and Swiss Financial Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Group Reporting and Finance Business Partners to support the delivery of information to and from them in a timely, accurate and efficient manner Taking a proactive role in improving existing processes Provide support and mentoring to junior staff Supporting other Financial Control and Reporting initiatives and projects as required Key competencies Accounting: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification Experience: Good knowledge of financial accounting, including technical accounting IT Skills: Must be computer literate with strong excel skills and have the ability to learn new systems Experience with general ledger systems would be advantageous Interpersonal: Communication, organisation, and presentation skills together with the ability to confidently deal with multiple stakeholders Other: Individual should have a pro-active attitude and be a quick learner with attention to detail Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at . You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community

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