Managing Principal (Director) Finance Transformation

Capco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial consulting firm is seeking a Managing Principal for Finance Transformation to lead strategic initiatives and oversee finance transformation programmes. This role involves working with senior finance leaders to enhance operations and ensure compliance in finance functions. Candidates must have a proven track record in delivering complex transformations and strong leadership skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and competitive benefits including a discretionary bonus, health coverage, and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Health insurance

Mental health support programs

Gympass (Wellhub)

Travel insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid leave for various family needs

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in delivering complex finance transformation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of finance operating models and regulatory change.
• Strong commercial acumen in business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance transformation programmes across finance and IT.
• Shape strategic initiatives for CFOs and executives.
• Oversee regulatory transformation ensuring compliance.

Skills

Business Development

Financial Acumen

Relationship Management

Leadership Experience

Expense Management

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Digital and automation tools (RPA, Gen AI, cloud)

Job description

Managing Principal Finance Transformation

Location : London (Hybrid) Practice Area : FRRF Financial Crime Risk Regulation & Finance Transformation Type : Permanent

Empower financial leadership through strategic transformation

The Role

Capco is seeking an experienced Managing Principal to lead our Finance Transformation capability within the FRRF practice. You will work with CFOs Treasurers and senior finance leaders across Tier 1 institutions to deliver large-scale transformation programmes that enhance the value of finance and treasury functions. This leadership role combines strategic oversight client relationship management and business development guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative finance solutions that drive measurable impact.

What Youll Do

Lead end-to-end finance transformation programmes spanning finance IT operating model design and process optimisation.

Shape strategic initiatives for CFOs and C-suite stakeholders improving controls efficiency and financial insight (e.g. ICAAP ILAAP RRP).

Oversee regulatory transformation programmes (e.g. Basel IFRS PRA) ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Partner with technology and data teams to embed automation cloud and digital tools into finance functions.

Drive business growth through client development leadership of delivery teams and thought leadership across the Finance Transformation community.

What Were Looking For

Proven leadership in delivering complex finance transformation initiatives within consulting or financial services.

Deep understanding of finance operating models controls accounting processes and regulatory change.

Strong commercial acumen with a track record in business development and client relationship management.

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams fostering collaboration and high performance.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with credibility at executive level.

Bonus Points For

• Professional qualification (ACA ACCA CIMA).
• Experience leading regulatory change initiatives (Basel IFRS PRA Solvency II EBA).
• Expertise in digital and automation tools (RPA Gen AI cloud) for finance transformation.
• Background in consulting with experience driving growth and building capability.
• Strong project governance risk management and client delivery credentials.

Why Join Capco

Lead high-impact transformation initiatives for global financial institutions.

Be part of a collaborative entrepreneurial consulting culture that empowers innovation.

Access continuous learning leadership training and industry certifications.

Shape the strategic direction of finance transformation across FS & Energy.

Drive measurable change in how the worlds leading finance functions operate and evolve.

Benefits

Core Benefits : Discretionary bonus competitive pension health insurance life insurance and critical illness cover.

Mental Health : Easy access to CareFirst Unmind Aviva consultations and in-house first aiders.

Family-Friendly : Maternity adoption shared parental leave plus paid leave for sickness pregnancy loss fertility treatment menopause and bereavement.

Family Care : 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.

Holiday Flexibility : 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.

Continuous Learning : Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually workshops certifications e-learning. Business Coach assigned from Day One for one-on-one guidance to accelerate your development.

Healthcare Access : Convenient online GP services.

Extra Perks : Gympass (Wellhub) travel insurance Tastecard season ticket loans Cycle to Work and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco

Were committed to a barrier-free inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage just let us know well be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco we value the difference you make and the differences that make you. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture champions diversity equity and inclusivity and we bring a collaborative mindset to our partnerships with clients and colleagues.

Employment Type : Full Time

Key Skills

• Business Development
• Expense Management
• Financial Acumen
• Management Experience
• Profit & Loss
• Acquisitions
• Investment Banking
• Relationship Management
• Social Media Management
• Financial Modeling
• Customer relationship management
• Leadership Experience