An established international banking and financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its Finance and Regulatory Reporting functions during a key phase of strategic and operational development.
This is a senior executive leadership role with responsibility for financial governance, regulatory reporting, balance sheet management, and strategic financial oversight within a regulated banking environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO, COO, Board, and Executive Committee to support business growth, regulatory compliance, and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
* Provide executive oversight of the Finance and Regulatory Reporting functions
* Partner with senior leadership to support long-term business strategy and financial planning
* Contribute to Executive Committee and key governance committees
* Deliver strategic financial insights to support commercial and operational decision-making
* Lead budgeting, forecasting, management accounting, and variance analysis
* Ensure accurate and timely statutory and management reporting
* Maintain compliance with IFRS, GAAP, tax, and regulatory reporting standards
* Oversee financial controls, governance, and reporting integrity
Regulatory Reporting & Governance
* Oversee PRA/FCA regulatory reporting submissions including COREP, FINREP, Pillar 3, liquidity and prudential returns
* Support ICAAP, ILAAP, stress testing, and recovery planning processes
* Manage relationships with regulators and external auditors
* Ensure ongoing compliance with evolving regulatory requirements
Treasury, ALCO & Balance Sheet Oversight
* Chair or contribute to ALCO activities and balance sheet management
* Monitor capital, liquidity, and financial risk metrics
* Support optimisation of capital deployment and funding structures
* Lead and mentor Finance and Regulatory Reporting teams
* Drive process improvement, systems enhancement, and operational efficiency
* Foster a high-performance and compliant finance culture
Candidate Profile
Experience Required
* Proven experience operating at CFO or senior finance leadership level within banking or financial services
* Strong knowledge of UK banking regulations and prudential reporting
* Experience engaging with regulators including PRA and FCA
* Deep understanding of financial controls, liquidity, capital management, and regulatory frameworks
* Demonstrated leadership of high-performing finance and reporting teams
Technical Expertise
* Regulatory reporting (COREP, FINREP, Pillar 3, liquidity returns)
* ICAAP / ILAAP processes
* Financial planning & analysis
* Treasury and balance sheet management
* Risk governance and control frameworks
Qualifications
* ACA, ACCA or equivalent accounting qualification
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
* MBA or additional postgraduate qualification advantageous
Skills & Attributes
* Strategic and commercially minded
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Analytical with excellent attention to detail
* Strong leadership and organisational capability
* Solutions-oriented with a proactive approach
Location & Working Pattern
* London-based hybrid working model
* Candidates should be able to attend the office regularly as required
* Right to work in the UK required
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