Programme Finance Manager (12mth FTC)

Career Opportunities: Programme Finance Manager (12mth FTC) (30486) Requisition ID 30486 - Posted 02/11/2025 - London - Janus Henderson

Please note that this is a 12 months fixed term contract position.

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together.

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

Clients Come First - Always Execution Supersedes Intention Together We Win Diversity Improves Results Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

Janus Henderson is in the second year of a multi-year transformation programme, replacing the Global Back and Middle Office service provider. We are looking for an experienced Finance Professional to lead the Finance support and Partnership with the programme team.

• Take ownership of commercial modelling, scenario analysis, project budget tracking, project exit costs and JHI Operating Income impact.
• Ensure robust rolling forecast is in place to identify risks and opportunities in year and for the lifetime budget.
• Ensure finance decks are prepared for multiple internal audiences, including Finance leadership, Programme leadership, SteerCo, ExCo, Group Board and Fund Boards.
• Own commercial modelling of new rate cards, understanding comparison to outgoing rate card, impact on JHI Op Income, Fund recoveries and impact on fund expenses.
• Assist programme team with workstream challenge and support.

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations.
• Generous Holiday policies.
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass.
• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community.
• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more.
• All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services.
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app.
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities.
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidised onsite canteen.

Must have skills

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA).
• Extensive Project reporting to SteerCo, ExCo and Boards.
• FP&A and/or Management Reporting.
• Knowledge of asset management industry.
• Strong PowerPoint skills.
• Strong financial modelling skills.
• Advanced competency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational/administrative management skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have skills

• Proficient with Power BI.
• Knowledge of Outsourced Back and Middle Office model in Asset Management.
• Able to work independently to research, analyse, synthesize, and present complex qualitative and quantitative data clearly.
• Able to understand the objectives and priorities of the business.
• Ability to work efficiently within a global team.

Potential for growth

• Mentoring.
• Leadership development programs.
• Regular training.
• Career development services.
• Continuing education courses.

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

At Janus Henderson Investors we're committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don't worry if you don't think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we're happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment.