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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 $227.6 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

* As at 31 December 2025

Purpose of role:

The role is responsible for supporting the financial control and reporting of the Group and its subsidiaries. This involves the oversight and review of monthly management reporting, annual statutory accounts production, reporting to entity boards and local regulators, and the continual evaluation and improvement of financial controls and processes within the finance department.

The role also includes responsibility for the provision of technical support, day to day direction and leadership of a team within the wider financial accounting team.

Specific responsibilities:

Team

Management and oversight of direct reports

Provide communication, support, coaching and mentoring within the finance department

Assist in the co-ordination and planning of work in the department as required

Financial Reporting

Review the monthly management accounts for the Group’s legal entities, ensuring that the general ledger is accurate and complete, and that all analytical reviews and balance sheet reconciliations have been completed, and review points are addressed

Review local GAAP statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant GAAP and regulatory requirements

Liaise with the Group’s auditors, ensuring the delivery of relevant information to support the Group and subsidiary audits

Review regulatory returns for entities ensuring compliance with local requirements

Acting as a point of contact for local senior management and presentation of results to subsidiary boards

Ongoing liaison with other teams within Finance, including Treasury, Tax, Group Reporting and Finance Business Partners to support the delivery of information to and from them in a timely, accurate and efficient manner

Financial Control & Other

Involvement in ad-hoc projects and trouble-shooting issues, including assistance with the interpretation of relevant technical issues, and ad-hoc projects in areas which influence the financial accounting operations, as required

Take a proactive role in questioning processes in place with a view to continuous improvement

Support other Financial Control and Reporting initiatives as required

Technical competencies:

Accounting: ACA/ACCA/equivalent qualification. Good knowledge of financial accounting, including technical accounting (to include IFRS), with management/oversight experience post-qualification

Financial Controls: Understanding of controls, with an ability to critically evaluate them within a larger organisation

Regulatory: Experience or knowledge of FCA or similar regulatory rules and the asset management industry would be advantageous

IT Skills: Must be computer literate with strong Excel skills and have the ability to learn new systems. Experience with general ledger systems would be advantageous

Risk Awareness: Ability to understand financial risk and use it to influence decisions and critically appraise processes

Interpersonal: Communication, organisation, and presentation skills together with the ability to confidently deal with multiple stakeholders and previous experience managing a team

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.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.

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