Financial Executive - Funds and Capital Markets Business Unit

Corporation Service Company; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global service provider seeks a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive financial strategy and ensure economic performance for their Funds and Capital Markets business unit. The role focuses on delivering actionable financial insights and improving operations across the organization. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in financial leadership and a proven track record in scaling businesses while optimizing profitability.

Benefits

Medical, dental, life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Proven ability to drive business strategy and profitability.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Strong analytical background to interpret data for decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to execute business strategies.
• Drive financial performance against budget.
• Optimize revenue through strategic pricing and analysis.
• Implement data-driven frameworks across the organization.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Business intelligence tools

Job description

Business Unit CFO, Funds and Capital Markets (FCM)

We are looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy and optimize the economic performance of our FCM business unit. This is not a traditional CFO role, as CSC’s central finance group will retain overall responsibility for accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and other core finance functions. This is a strategic CFO role focused on optimizing FCM’s growth and operations while having joint responsibility for the accurate accounting of FCM's financial activities, the accuracy of corporate-level financial reporting, and the development of actionable financial reporting that enables FCM to meet its overall financial objectives.

The Business Unit CFO will report directly to the President of FCM and be a strategic partner to the senior leadership team, ensuring that financial insights drive business transformation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. This position will operate in a matrixed environment and strongly influence the activities of the central finance teams supporting FCM.

The role requires a strategic leader with an operational mindset who can bridge finance and operations, aligning financial performance with business goals while optimizing processes, technology, and resources – a leader who views finance as a growth engine. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior-level financial experience and a proven track record of working collaboratively across global teams, scaling businesses, identifying operational efficiencies, and improving profitability.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the FCM senior leadership team to set and execute business strategies, focusing on growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Drive the FCM financial performance against budget.
• Optimize revenue and profitability through strategic pricing, performance analysis, process automation, and proactive expense management.
• Drive operational efficiencies and process improvements across all business functions, ensuring financial rigor in decision-making.
• Implement data-driven decision-making frameworks across the organization, using financial insights to guide operational teams, sales, and product development.
• Establish and manage operational KPIs, ensuring alignment between financial performance and business unit goals.
• Partner with the central finance team to ensure FCM’s financial reporting is accurate, and the business receives the financial data needed to drive its strategic and operational activities.
• Engage with central finance, business, and technology teams to design and implement quote to cash processes to deliver operational improvements and improved financial metrics.

Key Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Operator – Balances tactical execution with long-term vision.
• Change Agent – Resilient, decisive leader in times of complexity and disruption.
• Data-Driven Innovator – Leverages digital tools and insights for smarter, faster decisions.
• Collaborative Partner – Works across functions to align financial strategy with business goals.
• Trusted Advisor – Builds credibility with the management team, board, and employees alike.

Key Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Proven ability to drive business strategy, revenue growth, and profitability.
• Clear understanding of the full P&L and how operational activities impact the P&L.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively operate and thrive in a matrixed organizational structure.
• Experience in scaling businesses, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical background with ability to interpret data and contribute to decisions that drive the business forward.
• Experience with M&A integration in a global organization.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, accounting software, and business intelligence tools.
• Experience in designing and developing complex financial analysis models coupled with the ability to draw conclusions on complex data sets.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and results.

About Us

CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.

Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other.

Benefits

• CSC offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. We also offer a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Employees are eligible for an annual success sharing bonus or commission plans based on role and individual performance.
• Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.
• As business needs allow, CSC offers hybrid or remote work schedules in alignment with local regulations. Specific details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.
• Our global standard for our work environments supports current and future technology initiatives through open design, sit‑stand workstations, and digital interface points with wireless access throughout the campus.
• CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people. We are a 2022 National Top Workplace and have been a Top Workplace every year since 2006.

Why Work with CSC?

At CSC, we’re always looking ahead, finding ways to improve and anticipate the future needs of our customers. Curiosity fuels our innovation and productivity drives our results. This proactive mindset has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 120 years.

CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose personal values align with ours. We empower our employees to bring the right solutions to market to meet customer demand. That is why we are the premier provider of global solutions for more than 180,000 businesses.

Disclaimer : The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

EEO / Disability Statement

CSC offers a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging.