Head of Finance

JCW; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in London seeks a Head of Finance to oversee its Finance and Treasury functions. This high-impact role requires significant expertise in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. As the senior finance leader, you will ensure robust governance and contribute to strategic planning, making it an ideal opportunity for experienced finance professionals in the banking sector.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in financial reporting and treasury.
• Treasury/ALM experience; AMCT qualification is a plus.
• Proven leadership in a finance function within banking or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, and annual accounts in line with UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Oversee regulatory returns including COREP, FINREP, and PRA/FCA reports.
• Manage capital planning and own submissions for ICAAP and ILAAP.

Skills

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Treasury operations

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

This range is provided by JCW. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Partner at JCW and specialist in delivering on leadership mandates in the Financial Services for European markets

Head of Finance – London

We’re working with a boutique UK-based bank seeking a senior finance leader to oversee its Finance and Treasury function. This is a high-impact, SMF-designated role ideal for professionals with a strong grasp of financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and treasury operations. You'll lead a small team, ensure robust financial governance, and contribute to the bank’s strategic planning. This role suits someone with broad exposure to UK regulatory reporting and ALM. A hands-on, agile approach in a small banking environment is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, and annual accounts in line with UK GAAP/IFRS
• Oversee all regulatory returns including COREP, FINREP, and PRA/FCA reports
• Manage capital planning and own ICAAP, ILAAP, and Recovery Plan submissions
• Provide strategic oversight of treasury and liquidity management activities
• Monitor daily funding requirements in collaboration with the dealing team
• Act as secretary to ALCO and contribute to Board-level risk discussions
• Maintain effective internal controls and lead external audit coordination
• Develop and manage the Finance team, fostering continuous improvement

Experience Required:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical skills
• Treasury/ALM experience; AMCT qualification is a plus
• Proven leadership in a finance function within banking or financial services
• In-depth knowledge of PRA/FCA reporting requirements
• Familiarity with capital adequacy, liquidity frameworks, and stress testing
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

If you're interested please apply!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Administrative

• Industries

  Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Banking

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at JCW by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Finance” roles.

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 14 hours ago

Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Services

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

London Area, United Kingdom £75,000.00-£85,000.00 1 month ago

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.