Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Banking

About the Opportunity

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

Financial Management & Reporting

• 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

Team Leadership

• 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)
• IFRS / GAAP financial reporting
• 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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