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 $253.6 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 www.man.com

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Purpose of the role

This role sits within the London Financial Accounting team and supports the financial control and reporting of the Group and its subsidiaries, with a specific focus on regulatory reporting. The individual will take direct responsibility for the coordination and execution of certain regulatory reporting obligations, and will play an active role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Group's accounting books and records.

The London Financial Accounting team is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records for the Group's UK-based subsidiaries and certain overseas entities. The team's remit covers legal entity board reporting, regulatory and statutory reporting, and month-end reporting to the Group Reporting team.

Specific responsibilities

Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory reporting activities for the Group’s regulated UK subsidiaries, in addition to preparing certain returns, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely delivery.

Prepare and present updates on regulatory reporting and relevant KRIs to senior stakeholders on a monthly basis, providing clear commentary on key metrics and emerging issues.

Monitor regulatory compliance across the Group's global subsidiaries, identifying and escalating issues as appropriate.

Perform monthly financial accounting activities for all entities within the individual's area of responsibility, maintaining an accurate and complete general ledger and ensuring all analytical reviews and balance sheet reconciliations are completed, reviewed and any review points addressed in a timely manner.

Prepare local GAAP statutory financial statements and support the preparation of tax returns for all relevant entities.

Prepare board packs and reporting for legal entities as required.

Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors, coordinating the provision of information to support statutory audits, local tax returns and other regulatory filings.

Maintain effective working relationships with Finance teams across the Group — including US and Swiss Financial Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Group Reporting and Finance Business Partners — to ensure the timely and accurate flow of information.

Proactively identify and implement improvements to existing processes, leveraging new tools and technologies where appropriate.

Provide day-to-day support and mentoring to junior members of the team.

Contribute to wider Financial Control and Reporting projects and initiatives as required.

Key competencies

Accounting: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Experience: Proven experience in regulatory reporting within financial services. Strong working knowledge of financial and technical accounting, including experience with local GAAP statutory reporting. Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, analytical review and legal entity reporting is advantageous.

IT Skills: Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with financial systems. Experience with general ledger systems is desirable. A willingness to explore and adopt new tools and technologies — including AI — to improve the quality and efficiency of work is expected.

Interpersonal: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to senior stakeholders. Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across a broad set of internal and external relationships.

Other: Proactive and self-motivated, with strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset. Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team. Curious and open to change, with a willingness to challenge existing processes and identify better ways of working.

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 www.man.com/diversity.
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 volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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