Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Hybrid working ( 3 days in the office)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Finance to join an established, purpose-led financial services organisation at an important stage of its continued growth and development.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and operating as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team,

this is a broad leadership position combining strategic finance, commercial decision-making, financial control, risk and regulatory responsibility.

The successful individual will provide financial leadership across the organisation, working closely with the CEO, Board and wider leadership team to ensure the business maintains a strong financial position while supporting its longer-term growth plans.

The role

Responsibilities will include:

Leading the development and delivery of the organisation's financial strategy

Providing high-quality financial insight and advice to the CEO, Board and Senior Leadership Team

Taking responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial planning

Managing the balance sheet, liquidity, capital planning and investment strategy

Providing oversight of treasury and cash management activities

Playing a key role in lending strategy, including financial performance, risk and policy

Monitoring financial performance and key financial ratios, identifying trends, risks and opportunities

Leading stress testing, scenario planning and longer-term financial modelling

Ensuring robust financial controls, governance and audit processes are maintained

Supporting strategic projects including growth, product development and digital transformation

Maintaining effective relationships with auditors, regulators and other external stakeholders

Leading, developing and mentoring the finance team, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

The position also carries responsibility for ensuring the organisation continues to operate within the appropriate regulatory framework, including oversight of financial, credit, market and operational risk.

The person

We are looking for a commercially minded and strategically capable finance leader who is comfortable operating at both Board level and within the detail of the finance function.

You will ideally have:

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification

Senior-level finance leadership experience

Experience gained within a regulated financial services environment

Strong knowledge of financial control, treasury, liquidity and risk

Excellent financial planning and analytical capability

Experience working closely with senior leadership teams and Boards

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

The ability to lead and develop a finance team

Experience supporting organisational growth, transformation or change

Previous experience within a regulated financial organisation would be particularly advantageous.

The opportunity

This is an opportunity to take on a genuinely influential finance leadership role where you will have significant exposure to the CEO and Board and the ability to shape both financial strategy and wider organisational decision-making.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply or get in touch