Senior Financial Controller Shawbrook Finance London, GB Published on May 14, 2025

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

Job summary

A leading bank in London is seeking an experienced Finance leader to manage a team and drive change within the finance function. This strategic role involves overseeing month-end processes, liaising with auditors, and implementing financial reporting frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, leadership abilities, and a passion for driving process improvements. Join a dynamic organization focused on delivering exceptional value to customers while maintaining a supportive and innovative workplace culture.

Benefits

Family friendly policies

Free access to Headspace

Free access to Peppy

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on gym membership

Contributory pension scheme

Minimum of 27 days holiday

Flexi-holiday scheme

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a technical accounting function in the Banking sector.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly with IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

• Management of 4 direct reports and 9 indirect reports.
• Overseeing the month-end process and implementing Balance Sheet Analytics.
• Act as primary liaison with external auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Financial Reporting Systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Finance leader to join our dynamic banking organisation. This is a strategic, hands-on role that will provide deep insight into the practical management of Finance and continue to drive change and automation within the team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Management of 4 direct reports and 9 indirect reports.
2. Overseeing the month-end process and implementing a comprehensive Balance Sheet Analytics framework.
3. Serving as the technical expert for all non-Treasury related accounting matters, including acquisitions, disposals, consolidation, and BAU activities.
4. Leading and optimizing the month-end IFRS9 process.
5. Supporting all finance change initiatives and assisting the Deputy CFO and Head of Financial Control with cost-saving tracking.
6. Acting as the primary liaison with external auditors, ensuring timely delivery of management documents, resolving management letter points, remediating SUAD items, and reviewing accounts prior to publication.
7. Coordinating Operations and Conduct Risk reporting, controls testing, and data governance reporting.
8. Providing ad hoc support to the wider Financial Control team as needed.

The Person

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with previous experience leading a technical accounting function within the Banking sector.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly with IFRS standards and ERI accounting.
• Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and change initiatives, with a passion for AI.
• Experience working with external auditors and managing audit processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial reporting systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

The Opportunity

Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility, and the value we deliver. We are a purpose-led organisation, focused on delivering long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders.

Our diversified offering includes innovative lending propositions tailored to specific customer needs across SME, Real Estate, and Personal markets. Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple digital loans for consumers. We fuel our lending through customer deposits, which we attract by delivering a premium experience, choice, and great value to savers.

Our business model uniquely combines deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech, and data capabilities. This approach enables us to deliver excellent customer experiences efficiently and at scale. We pride ourselves on our innovative and agile culture, high employee engagement, and being an attractive destination for top talent. If you’re willing to contribute ideas and believe anything is possible, you’re our kind of person.

Work with us because you:

• Want to be part of a bank built for the modern world.
• Enjoy a fast-paced, innovative, and hardworking culture.
• Find new and better ways to solve complexity and make things happen.
• Want to be part of a diverse culture supporting minority and underrepresented groups.
• Care about society and the environment and want to work for a caring business.
• Seek professional growth and self-improvement.

Reward

Your Wellbeing - We prioritize your health and well-being with benefits such as:

• Market-leading family-friendly policies from Day 1.
• Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness & meditation app.
• Free access to Peppy, supporting fertility, pregnancy, and menopause.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) for support on various topics.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Contributory pension scheme & death in service.

Your Lifestyle - We support work-life balance through benefits like:

• Minimum of 27 days holiday per year.
• Option to buy or sell holiday days.
• Nationwide discounts on gym memberships and high street brands.
• Community support and charitable initiatives.

Your Contribution - We reward those who help us succeed through:

• Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• Recognition schemes to celebrate role models and colleagues.