Vice President (VP) Finance Manager – Banking/Financial Services

Location: London, UK

Employment Type: Rolling Contract

Company Overview: Our client is a leading financial institution operating within the banking and financial services sector. With a strong presence in London, the firm is dedicated to delivering excellence in financial management, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth initiatives. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced VP Finance Manager to join the team on a rolling contract basis.

Role Overview: The VP Finance Manager will play a critical role in financial planning, analysis, and reporting while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in financial services, leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to managing financial risks and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, regulatory filings, and management reports.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP, and other relevant regulatory and accounting standards.

• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making.

• Provide key insights and recommendations to senior management on financial performance and business trends.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including risk, compliance, treasury, and operations.

• Support capital and liquidity management, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Drive process improvements and efficiencies within financial reporting and controls.

• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and other key stakeholders.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a finance leadership role within a banking or financial services institution.

• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, including Basel III, IFRS, and UK banking regulations.

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred.

• Excellent financial analysis, forecasting, and modelling skills.

• Strong stakeholder management and leadership abilities.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Experience with finance transformation and process improvement initiatives is a plus.

Contract Details:

• Rolling contract with competitive day rate.

• Hybrid working model with flexibility for remote work.

• Immediate start preferred.

If you are a results-driven finance professional looking for an exciting opportunity within a leading financial institution, we encourage you to apply.