Senior Reconciliations Analyst - 18-month FTC

We are seeking an experienced Senior Reconciliations Analyst to join our established Reconciliations team at our Schroders campus in Horsham on an 18-month fixed term contract. This role will involve providing client-focused, best-in-class support to global stakeholders across the full cost lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Reconciliations Analyst, you will report to the Reconciliations Manager and will be responsible for:

•    Allocating cash transactions for bank accounts across multiple entities.
•    Investigating unallocated cash and resolving discrepancies.
•    Producing balance sheet reconciliations for various accounts, including cash.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a focus on controls, and an operational mindset. You should be able to critically analyse processes to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency. We expect you to develop into a subject matter expert in reconciliations, leveraging your prior experience in finance, accounting, or an operational role.

Team Structure

The Reconciliations team, alongside Supply Chain Services, Purchasing, and Payables, forms the established Broadlands Purchasing and Payment Service Centre. This efficient, best-in-class capability services Schroders offices globally. The team consists of approximately 5 professionals responsible for:

•    Allocating cash transactions for corporate bank accounts across various entities.
•    Collaborating with Payables, Receivables, and Finance teams to investigate unallocated cash.
•    Producing accurate balance sheet reconciliations for a range of accounts.

Key Duties

•    Manage allocation of cash transactions in Oracle Fusion cash management for all bank accounts across operating entities.
•    Investigate unallocated cash with both internal and external parties.
•    Produce balance sheet reconciliations for various accounts, including cash.
•    Liaise with Group Treasury and Payables teams to investigate returned funds.
•    Collaborate with the Accounts Receivable function to ensure proper allocation of inbound payments.
•    Serve as a point of escalation for issues arising during reconciliations.

Essential Qualifications

•    Demonstrated experience within an operational team.
•    Proven background in accounts or reconciliations functions.

Desirable Qualifications

•    Experience with Oracle Fusion and/or Coupa Treasury.
•    Background in the Financial Services sector.

Personal Attributes

•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.
•    Friendly, approachable demeanour.
•    Commitment to continuous improvement.
•    Ability to manage and prioritise competing demands effectively.
•    Team player with the capability to work independently.

We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics.