Finance Director - UK Banking

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Finance Director in a leading UK bank. In this high-profile role, you will oversee financial control, regulatory reporting, and risk management while leading a dynamic team. Your expertise in banking finance and regulatory frameworks will be crucial as you deliver accurate information to stakeholders and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Join a forward-thinking finance function that values innovation and collaboration, where you can shape the future and make a real impact on the organization. This role offers a hybrid working model, providing flexibility while ensuring strong governance and performance.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of banking finance and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong leadership and team development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory reporting, financial control, and operational finance.
• Deliver timely information to senior leadership and regulators.
• Drive process improvements through automation.

Skills

Banking finance understanding

Regulatory frameworks knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

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Opportunity Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Director to lead a dynamic and growing Finance function within a leading UK bank. This is a high-profile role, overseeing financial control, regulatory reporting, tax, accounts payable, operational finance, and risk management activities.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial and regulatory information to internal and external stakeholders, drive continuous improvement, and foster a strong culture of governance and performance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead all aspects of regulatory reporting, financial control, financial reporting, tax, and operational finance.
• Deliver accurate, timely information to senior leadership, the Board, regulators, and external markets.
• Drive process improvements through automation and system enhancements.
• Advise on prudential regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Support strategic initiatives alongside the CFO and senior leadership team.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of around 30 colleagues.
• Represent Finance at key committees and internal forums.

What you’ll bring:

• A deep understanding of banking finance, regulatory frameworks, and accounting standards.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development experience.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across senior stakeholder groups.
• A balance of strategic thinking and a hands-on approach to detail and delivery.
• The ability to work under pressure, solve complex problems, and drive decision-making.
• Significant experience in finance leadership roles within banking or entrepreneurial financial services.
• Shape the future of a forward-thinking Finance function.
• Collaborate with passionate, innovative colleagues.
• Drive real change through transformation and automation initiatives.
• Hybrid working model (typically 2–3 days onsite).