Advisor, Finance (Europe)

À PROPOS DE NOUS

Nous sommes l’un des plus grands gestionnaires de fonds pour des caisses de retraite au Canada, avec 264,9 milliards de dollars canadiens en actif net sous gestion au 31 mars 2024.

Nous investissons des fonds pour les régimes de pensions de la fonction publique, des Forces canadiennes, de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada et de la Force de réserve. Le siège social d’Investissements PSP est situé à Ottawa et son bureau principal d’affaires est situé à Montréal. Elle compte également des bureaux à New York, à Londres et à Hong Kong.

La réalisation et la gestion de placements complexes de portée mondiale exigent que nous travaillions dans l’esprit d’« Une seule PSP » afin de pouvoir saisir de précieuses occasions, en étroite collaboration avec certaines des plus grandes entreprises à l’échelle mondiale. À PSP, vous vous joindrez à une équipe motivée et à des professionnels engagés, qui s’efforcent de faire croître notre organisation comme jamais auparavant.

FAÇONNEZ VOTRE ANGLE

Chez PSP, nous encourageons nos employés à grandir, à forger des relations puissantes, à contribuer à des tremplins inspirés pour les placements et à alimenter ces derniers. Nous nous engageons à offrir une culture qui favorise la collaboration et nous permet de réfléchir au-delà, de manière interconnectée. Nous encourageons nos employés à s'exprimer, à apprendre, à expérimenter, à partager et à faire partie d'un environnement de travail inclusif où la diversité est acceptée.

About Your Role

The role reports to the Senior Director and is primarily responsible for accounting and financial reporting of the business, Credit Investments Operations and transaction support for other asset classes in Europe. The role requires liaising with multiple functions both internally (working seamlessly with the asset classes in London and offices in Montreal, New York and Asia) and externally with professional advisors in a fast-growing environment.

As an Advisor, Finance, your primary responsibilities will be the following:

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Prepare statutory annual financial statements for all UK entities
• Ensure all statutory filings at Companies House and the Office of National Statistics are made
• Coordinate statutory audit process with accounting firms
• Monitor corporate accounting functions including accounting/bookkeeping, expense report processing, purchase ledger process management and procurement
• Preparation and posting of periodic FRS 102 specific journals
• Preparation of quarterly VAT analysis and source information
• Working with the Hong Kong Finance Director, preparation of monthly liquid capital calculations for submission to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission
• Assist with the following tasks:
• Production of quarterly financial reporting for European entities
• Analysis of financial budget information prepared by FP&A for all European operations. Preparation of reporting to UK board
• Preparation of quarterly analysis of operating costs versus budget
• Coordination of quarterly reporting with the Finance team in Montreal
• Preparation of quarterly management reporting packages requested by Head Office and by Local management
• Preparation of cashflow forecasting and monitoring
• Preparation of service fee summaries to allow the UK entities to invoice for their respective services
• Maintenance of relationship with local tax advisor and ensuring all tax rules and regulations are complied with
• Ad hoc projects as the business requires
  
  

Transaction Support

• The team has a formal responsibility for Credit Investments Operations in Europe. This involves collaborating with the Investment Team, Operations Team in New York and external parties on all aspects of transactions from booking in the investment platform through to execution and management through the investment cycle.
• In addition, the team provides transaction support on investments in Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Private Equity and Real Estate. Similarly to Credit Investments, this involves collaboration with a wide variety of parties inside and outside of PSP. The team uses its network within PSP and knowledge of the UK structure with a principal focus on ensuring that cash reaches its target destination as efficiently as possible. The team is responsible for working with a third party corporate services provider on managing UK parts of investment structures.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Record of academic achievement
• University degree; minimum 2.1 or equivalent
• Qualified chartered accountant
• Minimum of five (5) to six (6) years of experience in accountancy
• Experience in alternative investments or financial services beneficial
• Robust process efficiency and improvement orientation
• Accountability and drive for results
• Team spirit, approachability and ability to influence
• Proactivity and forward thinking
• Strong work ethic and professional integrity
• Knowledge of MS OFFICE (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations and eFront, an asset
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Good sense of planning and control and capacity of working with tight schedules
  
  

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

• Investment in career development
• Comprehensive group insurance plans
• Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
• Competitive pension plans
• Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
• Inclusive paid parental leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
• A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days
• Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.
  
  

At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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