A pivotal role leading the financial strategy and governance for the next phase of Northern LGPS’s development.
About Northern LGPS
Northern LGPS is a c£70bn pooled investment partnership for the Local Government Pension Scheme, bringing together the investments of Greater Manchester Pension Fund, Merseyside Pension Fund and West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
Building on the foundations of its collaboration over several years, Northern LGPS is now entering the next phase of its development. This phase focuses on establishing an FCA authorised investment management company with a dedicated senior leadership team; strengthening governance and creating a clear operating model to support long-term investment outcomes.
For those joining at this stage, the opportunity is exceptional. These roles offer the chance to shape strategy, set standards and build leadership capability for the long term, working closely with the partner funds, who are both shareholders and clients, Boards and regulators to ensure Northern LGPS continues to evolve as a well-governed, resilient investment organisation.
The Role
* Lead the financial strategy, planning and stewardship of Northern LGPS
* Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and audit processes
* Ensure robust financial controls and regulatory compliance
* Manage prudential reporting, capital and liquidity requirements
* Support the CEO and Board in strategic planning and decision making
* Drive cost efficiency and operational financial optimisation
* Oversee outsourced finance and support functions
* Build and lead a high-performing finance function
About You
* Senior finance leader with experience in regulated financial services environments
* Strong understanding of financial governance, reporting and control frameworks
* Experience of FCA regulatory requirements, capital and liquidity management
* Proven ability to operate at Board level and influence strategic decisions
* Track record of building and leading finance functions
* Commercial, strategic and delivery-focused mindset
#J-18808-Ljbffr