Full job descriptionChief 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