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