Director, Finance Systems & Projects

PIC; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services industry seeks a senior leader to drive finance transformation and system enhancements. The role involves managing complex projects, guiding the finance vision, and collaborating with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, technical knowledge, and a strategic mindset to navigate regulatory challenges while delivering impactful results.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Private medical insurance

28 days' annual leave

Study support

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in finance transformation and project management.
• Proven strategic leadership in finance vision and growth.
• Experience advising Boards on governance and financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance Systems & Projects Team.
• Develop communication on Finance Change activities for senior management.
• Act as a change agent and trusted advisor to the Executive Committee.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Emotional intelligence

Persuasion

People management

Education

Qualifications in Actuarial, Financial Management, or Accounting

Job description

This role, in partnership with peers in the Finance senior leadership team, is responsible for delivering the Finance Vision and function objectives to achieve the company's strategic priorities. To do this, the role requires collaboration across teams at PIC to source and implement efficiencies in people, processes, and technology. It is a senior leadership position with responsibilities for leading complex, technical change initiatives within an evolving regulatory and economic landscape.

Conduct Rules:

1. You must act with integrity
2. You must act with due skill, care, and diligence
3. You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA, and other regulators.
4. You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly.
5. You must observe proper standards of market conduct
6. You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

Accountabilities:

• Lead and manage the Finance Systems & Projects Team, ensuring the Finance Change Portfolio is appropriately resourced with the right skills to deliver outcomes. Develop talent to enhance technical and non-technical skills.
• Develop regular communication on Finance Change activities, risks, and incidents for management information packs for senior management, Committees, and Boards.
• Act as a change agent, leveraging influence and persuasion, while remaining a trusted advisor to the Executive Committee and Board.
• Support the Finance senior leadership team in guiding the Finance vision, objectives, and growth plans to the Boards and Committees.
• Take ownership of the Finance Change Portfolio and Systems Strategy, focusing on efficiency and scalability.
• Lead and manage financial systems and projects with regulatory, legal, and risk considerations.
• Communicate complex financial implications clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Oversee governance and control of financial systems and change capabilities within the finance function.
• Develop and elevate the talent within the finance change, systems, and project management team.

Experience:

• Qualifications or strong experience in Actuarial, Financial Management, Accounting, or Financial Project Management.
• Proven strategic leadership in guiding finance vision and growth.
• Experience in leading finance transformation, including process and system enhancements within regulated environments.
• Experience in leading and developing teams.
• Advising Boards and senior management on governance and technical financial matters.
• Experience in finance transformation initiatives from advisory to implementation.

Skills:

• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Emotional intelligence and confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Persuasion and influence skills.
• People and resource management abilities.
• Effective work organization to meet deadlines.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and ensure adherence to governance.

Knowledge:

• Technical knowledge of Financial Management, Accounting, Financial Modelling, and Actuarial methodologies.
• Knowledge of systems and data for financial reporting and analytics.
• Commercial awareness within the financial services industry.
• Understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks, including SM&CR.

Personal Attributes:

Intellectually curious, open to learning, and collaborative. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and an innovative mindset are essential. Embrace change and new ideas to improve performance.

Benefits include a competitive salary, performance bonus, private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave, study support, a pension scheme, and more.