Strategic Finance Director: Growth, Compliance & Leadership

Harper May Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected financial services group in London is seeking a Finance Director to oversee financial operations and lead the finance team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant experience in financial services, possessing strong commercial acumen. This role offers the opportunity to shape the group's future direction and ensure regulatory compliance while driving performance through strategic financial planning.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with significant post-qualified experience.
• Background in financial services or a regulated environment is essential.
• Proven experience leading a finance team within a complex, multi-entity group.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence at board level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team, ensuring accurate reporting and effective controls.
• Oversee the preparation of management accounts and statutory reporting.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Provide strategic insight and financial modelling for growth initiatives.

Skills

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Financial planning

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

A well-respected financial services group in London is seeking a Finance Director to oversee financial operations and lead the finance team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant experience in financial services, possessing strong commercial acumen. This role offers the opportunity to shape the group's future direction and ensure regulatory compliance while driving performance through strategic financial planning.