My client is a well-known global investment bank with a highly successful UK and European FIG investment banking business and they are currently making an incremental FIG M&A hire in London - a VP (or potentially Senior Associate) to specialise in Insurance. In this capacity you will work closely with senior bankers (and a strong junior team) to maximise origination and deal execution capabilities. This business offers a collegial and entrepreneurial environment and rewards staff with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals and clients.  

Core responsibilities:

• Leading executing of Life and Non-Life pan-European transactions • Oversee creation and preparation of client presentations in support of new business development and transaction execution • Coordinating and performing business due diligence, valuation etc, preparation of confidential memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, and other presentations • Involvement in building relationships and maintaining direct contact with current and prospective clients • Providing guidance, mentorship, and training to Analysts The ideal candidate would possess the following qualities and background: • Proven background in M&A and possess impressive FIG investment banking experience (including Insurance specific transactions and client work) • Strong communications skills: ability to interact confidently with banking professionals and clients • Outstanding analytical skills, including ability to perform extensive data analysis • Excellent financial modelling experience • Possess business acumen to initiate and extend group marketing and client development efforts • Team player Apply This Job on Our Official Website

Job Title: Investment Banking Consumer & Retail Corporate Title: Associate / Vice President Location: London, United Kingdom  

Company Overview

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!  

Role Description

Bank of America’s EMEA Consumer & Retail Investment Banking team, based in London, is looking for a strong and experienced Associate / Vice President to join the team. The EMEA Consumer & Retail team cover a large number of well-known clients on both strategic and financial matters across: • Consumer (e.g. Beverage, Food, Home & Personal Care, Tobacco etc.) and; • Retail (e.g. Apparel & Luxury, Food Retail, Specialty Retail, Foodservice & Restaurants, etc) on both strategic and financial matters • The team has also been steadily increasing coverage of disruptive companies across both digital commerce and fast-growing food and beverage brands and technologies. We hold leading positions, both globally and in EMEA, resulting in good exposure to interesting companies and live transaction execution. As an Associate / Vice President in the team, you will participate in the full cycle of coverage and transaction execution including idea generation and will cover all traditional Investment Banking products (M&A, Debt, Equity). Globally, we collaborate with 90+ Consumer & Retail professionals in New York, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Sydney and Sao Paulo. Key competencies in the candidate would include great attitude/work ethic, strong technical and financial modelling capabilities, sector knowledge/interest, ability to work independently with limited guidance, leadership and teamwork and strong communication skills.    

Responsibilities

More specifically, Associate level day-to-day role will include: • Formulate and develop client pitch-books and analysis to support our client coverage activities • Lead workstreams on various live transactions (e.g. M&A, IPO, etc.) including drafting marketing materials, building financial models, coordination of due diligence, etc. • Detailed operational and financial analysis of companies, including comparable company trading analysis and transaction analysis • Build detailed financial models (operating models, merger models, DCF, LBO, etc.) • Research on companies and industries and support on client initiatives including generating and developing new M&A ideas • Assume responsibility for monitoring targeted clients in terms of newsflow and announcements • Build direct cross functional relationships with bankers in product and regional business units More specifically, Vice President level day-to-day role will include: • Play a key role supporting origination and deal execution, working on a broad scope of assignments and products within the Consumer & Retail industry • Expected to make an immediate contribution • Support senior bankers in day-to-day client coverage • Play a leadership role in the execution of M&A transactions and equity and debt financings • Help formulate and develop client pitch-books and analysis to support our client coverage activities • Mentor and train junior team members • Lead client coverage for smaller accounts    

What We Are Looking For in an Associate

• Self-motivated and driven • Proven financial analysis and modelling skills • High attention to detail and diligence • Display analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as financial and commercial acumen • Strong interpersonal communication skills • Capable of working effectively both independently and with multiple teams and individuals • Fluency in English is essential and a second European language a plus    

What We Are Looking For in a Vice President

• Requisite years of Investment Banking experience, ideally also including Consumer & Retail experience • Professional maturity and experience to interact directly with client and drive origination and execution • Self-motivated and driven • Proven financial analysis and modelling skills • High attention to detail and diligence • Display analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as financial and commercial acumen • Strong interpersonal communication skills • Capable of working effectively both independently and with multiple teams and individuals • Fluency in English is essential and a second European language a plus  

Bank of America

Good conduct and sound judgment is crucial to our long term success. It’s important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well. We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio-economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements. Apply This Job on Our Official Website

Location - Birmingham, UK Expectations - Full time in the office Join Metro – Where Innovation Meets Logistics Excellence At Metro, we don’t just move freight - we move boundaries. Powered by cutting-edge technology and driven by passionate people, we deliver world-class import/export solutions across air, ocean, and road freight, as well as supply chain management and specialist services in retail, manufacturing, automotive and chemical sectors amongst others. We are now seeking a Junior FP&A Analyst to join our growing Finance function—an ideal role for someone early in their finance career who is analytically driven, eager to learn, and ready to grow in a fast‑paced, multinational environment. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will support financial reporting, global analysis, FX monitoring, and month‑end processes across our UK, USA and India entities. This role offers exceptional exposure, hands‑on experience, and the chance to develop into a well‑rounded finance professional.      

What You’ll Be Doing

Your role will include: Financial Analysis & Reporting • Support monthly management reporting cycles. • Assist in preparing management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary. • Conduct cost, overhead and departmental budget analysis to support commercial decision‑making. • Provide accurate analysis for global reporting across UK, USA and India entities. FX (Foreign Exchange) Analysis • Monitor FX movements and assess their impact on business performance. • Support hedging analysis and FX forecasting activities. • Assist the Financial Controller with FX exposure reporting. General Ledger & Month‑End Support • Perform accurate nominal and GL postings across multiple entities. • Assist with monthly close activities including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journal preparation. • Help maintain integrity of financial data within the ERP system. Audit & Compliance • Prepare schedules, reconciliations and documentation for internal and external audits. • Support statutory filing processes across UK, US and India. • Maintain strong internal controls across all FP&A processes. Cross‑Functional Collaboration • Work closely with Operations, Commercial, Procurement and International Finance teams. • Assist with ad‑hoc modelling, forecasting and business case analysis. • Contribute to process improvement and system enhancement initiatives.        

What You’ll Bring

You’ll need:  

Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail. • Solid understanding of accounting principles (journals, accruals, reconciliations, variance analysis). • Confident Excel user (lookups, pivots, basic modelling). • Clear and confident communication skills, able to present findings effectively. • Ability to manage deadlines and work across time zones. • Proactive, curious and eager to learn.  

Experience & Qualifications

• Studying towards CIMA / ACCA (desirable, not essential). • Prior experience in finance (AP/AR/GL/analysis) preferred—but open to graduates with placement experience. • Experience working in a multinational environment is advantageous.    

Why Metro?

We believe in rewarding our people. Here’s a selection of what you’ll enjoy: • Discretionary bi-annual bonus – because your success drives ours. • Health & wellness perks – including gym discounts, retail offers, and more. • Health cash plan – supporting your wellbeing. • Octopus EV car scheme – drive electric, drive smart. • Free parking – no stress, no cost. • Respectful, inclusive culture – where your voice matters. • Training & development – grow with us, every step of the way.    

Plus, You’ll Enjoy:

• Career Mobility & Growth – We actively promote from within and offer clear pathways to progress into senior roles or explore other departments. • Cross-Training Opportunities – Expand your skillset by working across different freight modes and supply chain functions. • Fast-Paced, High-Impact Work – Be part of a team that thrives on energy, agility, and delivering results under pressure. • Make a Global Impact – Help major international brands deliver on time, every time - your work keeps global supply chains moving. • Tech-Driven Efficiency – Work with industry-leading systems like Cargowise and MVT to streamline operations and reduce manual tasks. Apply This Job on Our Official Website

What We’re All About at Kroo

Kroo has a big vision. To be the first Bank that is both trusted and loved by its customers. We’re helping people take control of their financial future and achieve their goals, whilst making a positive impact on the planet. Here at Kroo, doing what is right is in our DNA. We act with integrity, transparency and honesty. We think big, dream big, and relentlessly pursue our goals. We like to be bold, break new ground, and we never stop learning. But most importantly, we are on this journey together.    

About the Team

We are a multi-disciplined team of experienced technology, banking, customer experience, marketing, and legal professionals who share a passion for the company’s mission and believe in a collaborative approach to creating the greatest social bank. We are building a diverse team of inquisitive people who want to understand customer needs and behaviour so we can develop innovative products that change people’s lives for good. What you’ll do: This is an excellent chance for a Junior Financial Crime Analyst to dive into the world of financial crime detection in the banking industry. In this role, you’ll gain invaluable experience with the support of structured training and mentorship. As a key member of the Financial Crime Detection Team, you’ll help identify, investigate, and mitigate financial crime risks, safeguarding our bank and customers. Here’s what you’ll be doing: • Support Daily Detection Operations: Play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of our Financial Crime Detection Team, helping ensure tasks and responsibilities are managed smoothly. • Investigate Suspicious Activity: Examine transaction monitoring alerts to detect and investigate potentially suspicious activities. • Assist Team Leadership: Work alongside the Detection Team Lead to support team goals and uphold quality standards. • Conduct In-Depth Reviews: Perform detailed checks on periodic and enhanced due diligence alerts to verify compliance and accuracy. • Spot Emerging Trends: Use data analysis to identify new financial crime trends and patterns. • Oversee Payment Reviews: Carry out payment reviews efficiently, balancing risk management with customer experience. • Collaborate with External Entities: Liaise with other financial institutions and law enforcement to address and prevent financial crime. • Engage Across Departments: Work with various teams within the business to support company-wide financial crime prevention strategies. • Enhance Processes: Assist in refining and updating existing processes, systems, and procedures to improve effectiveness. This role is ideal for someone who’s passionate about financial crime detection and eager to deepen their skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.        

Requirements

• Previous experience or even exposure to fraud prevention or financial crime operations. • Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to learning and tackling challenges in financial crime detection. • Readiness to handle escalations and support investigations, with enthusiasm for building skills in these areas. • Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality standards in your work. • Analytical mindset with a keen eye for identifying patterns and trends in data, supporting the detection of suspicious activity. • Team-oriented, thriving in a collaborative and dynamic environment. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for clear and effective reporting and collaboration.         Benefits

What we offer:

At our cutting-edge fintech company, we know that attracting and retaining the best talent means offering top-notch benefits that help our employees thrive both in and outside of work. Check out what we currently offer: • Generous holiday time: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 1 Kroo bank holiday (June 24th), and 1 day off during the week of your birthday. • Personal days: We know that life can be unpredictable, so we offer 3 personal days to use as needed. • Employer-sponsored volunteer program: We're passionate about giving back to our community, and we support our employees in doing the same with up to 4 hours per month of employer-sponsored volunteer time. • Mental health support: We care about the mental health of our team members and offer access to Spill, our mental health support partner. • Workplace pension: We want you to feel secure about your future, so we offer a workplace pension with a 5% employee contribution and a 3% employer top-up. • Top-notch equipment: We provide top-of-the-line equipment necessary for smooth hybrid work, including a MacBook laptop. Additionally, we also offer support in establishing your home office by contributing towards your setup if required. • Modern office: When you're in the office, you'll enjoy access to our modern, bustling workspace in Central Manchester. • Cycle to Work scheme: We encourage sustainable transportation with our Cycle to Work scheme. • Electric Car scheme: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint, and our Electric Car scheme makes it easy for our employees to do the same. • Enhanced parental leave: We know that family comes first, and we offer an enhanced parental leave policy to support our employees in starting and growing their families. • Room for growth: As a fast-paced, high-growth start-up, we're dedicated to providing our employees with room to grow and excel. • You get full healthcare for you and your nuclear family via Vitality. Office/Remote Working and Working Times: This is a hybrid role based in Manchester, with an expectation to attend the office in Manchester city centre once per week, while the remainder of your time will be spent working from home. Please note that onboarding and training will take place remotely. Our ambition is to be a truly 24/7 customer-focused bank. To support this, you’ll work 5 shifts per week (Monday to Sunday), totalling 37.5 hours. Shifts will be scheduled in advance and typically fall between 07:00 and 19:30. Diversity and Inclusion: We wholeheartedly uphold our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Every employee is highly regarded, respected, and supported without any form of judgement or prejudice. We consider Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion as fundamental pillars guiding our path in all aspects of our bank. We also ensure that reasonable adjustments are made available to all candidates throughout the recruitment process. To all Recruitment Agencies: At Kroo Bank, agency resumes are strictly prohibited. Do not submit agency resumes or forward them to our job advertisements or Kroo Bank employees. Be aware that Kroo Bank will not assume any responsibility for fees incurred due to unsolicited resumes. To ensure a fair and efficient application process, all candidates are kindly requested to submit their applications directly through the advertised platform. We kindly ask that you refrain from reaching out to the company or its employees via email, LinkedIn, or any other communication channels for inquiries or updates. Please note that any attempts to contact us through these channels will not receive a response. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please note: Kroo values honesty and integrity in all candidates therefore, applications should be accurate and truthful. As part of our hiring process, we conduct employment history and reference checks. Any undisclosed discrepancies, misrepresentations, or false information may result in the withdrawal of your application or job offer. Apply This Job on Our Official Website

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards      

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. Contributes to the achievement of financial and business objectives through accurate and timely financial analysis and reporting. Works cross-functionally with operations, commercial finance, and finance to resolve issues related to any of the following: revenue, costs, contract values, billing, balance sheet management, financial reporting, financial tools and processes.      

Day to day responsibilities:

• Administers the daily financial management of project portfolio and/or special assignments. • Identifies issues related to contract modifications, contract values, and contract deliverables. • Performs analysis of budget to actual data on monthly, quarterly, and annual bases and for revenue calculations and forecasting; and/or prepares payment schedules/invoice back-ups and/or process invoices maintaining cash neutrality; and/or performs regular reconciliations and analysis of revenues and billing on a project and company level; and/or creates trackers, financial tools, dashboards and provides technical solutions by manipulating large datasets and compiling data. • Analyzes cost assignments, ensuring that all assigned projects adhere to • accepted cost accounting standards. • Coordinates and supervises deliverables of assigned projects and manages outcomes to corporate targets. • Tracks, maintains and/or interpret project information and budgets within the project accounting system; and/or takes part in reviewing and development of financial reports, tools, systems, policies and processes in support of financial management process and improved efficiency. • Coordinates with other staff to ensure sponsors are invoiced in a timely and accurate manner; all amounts are collected, any remaining final balances are appropriately cleared; and/or the agreed financial processes are followed. • Supports management in assessing and minimizing the risk on revenue and gross profit and/or balances associated with assigned balance sheet accounts and/or financial processes and tools. • Interacts with leadership through the presentation of database extracts and • Datasets, tools, models, data analysis, and dashboards          

Education and Experience:

• Relevant experience in finance related role required • Professional accounting qualification or part-qualified (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is advantageous • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems • Strong understanding of accounting principles, month-end close processes, and financial controls • Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities with high attention to detail • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English • Experience with account reconciliations and journal entry preparation • Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks • Strong organizational skills with ability to meet strict deadlines • Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams • Experience with financial reporting tools and systems • System automation and process improvement mindset • Customer-focused approach with ability to build strong stakeholder relationships • Ability to adapt to new technologies and processes • Demonstrated commitment to integrity and professional ethics Apply This Job on Our Official Website

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.      

Job Summary

This role is to support the delivery of financial plans, financial forecasts, and the capital planning process across CDW UK & International. Responsible for financial integrity and analytical support across the business and provides multiple levels of management including the UK exec information, through regular business performance reporting.        

What you will do

• Delivery of a timely Month End close with analysis & insight provided to senior management into the dynamics of the P&L during and immediately post close process. • Ensure all FP&A queries are managed in a timely fashion including the delivery of a regular local finance calendar aligning with global timelines. • Timely consolidation of departmental monthly business reporting & KPIs while challenging stakeholders to provide insight and exploring companywide patterns. • Driving consistency through engagement with FBPs & executive stakeholders delivering behavioural change and report standardisation.        

What we expect of you

Minumum basic requirements • Support the Head of Consolidations in the production and review of monthly financial statements (P&L, BS & CF) across CDW UK & International (by entity). • Responsible for financial integrity, business partnering & analytical support across the business including senior management and UK&I executive information, through regular business performance reporting. This includes month end and managing midmonth revenue, cost & headcount reporting forums along with input into a consolidated monthly business review. • Assist the Head of Consolidations & business leaders with ad hoc requests when required ensuring that global and local calendars are clearly communicated to all local stakeholders.        

Preferred skills, experience, and qualities needed

• CIMA/ACCA qualified or equivalent • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, spanning internal and external stakeholders • Highly motivated with a track record of advancement and development within their role • Meticulous planner & impeccable track record meeting deadlines • Conceptual thinker comfortable challenging the status quo • Advanced user of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint We make technology work so people can do great things. CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law. CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW’s goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review CDW's AI Applicant Notice. Apply This Job on Our Official Website