Finance Director - Financial Control (12 Month FTC)

Team Finance

Location Holborn Office

County Central London

Ref # 22467

Closing Date 24-Nov-2024

We have been awarded the “Most Loved Workplace”! At Metro Bank, people come first – our culture is all about bringing the best out in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities.   

 What you will do:
 

•   As the Finance Director – Financial Control, you will be responsible for regulatory reporting, financial reporting, technical accounting, tax, accounts payable, risk and controls, systems, transformation and operational aspects of Metro Bank’s Finance function

•   Ensure that the timely and accurate financial information is provided to internal and external stakeholders (including but not limited to Exco, Board, Markets and Regulators)

•   Drive process improvement through redesign and automation

•   Continued improvement of the regulatory reporting, financial reporting, tax, and financial systems aspects of the Finance function, including operating model, processes and systems

•   Provide technical counsel and support to the wider finance team 

•   Advise on prudential regulatory requirements

•   Chair and present at relevant committees 

 And... we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns.

 What you will need: 
 

•   A strong working knowledge of the UK regulatory regime, technical accounting and regulatory capital requirements 

•   Excellent technical understanding of Banking and how to lead complex processes with multiple stakeholders

•   Demonstrable experience of communicating and influencing stakeholders both individually and in forums such as ExCo, ROC, Audit Committee

•   Experience of developing and managing a team of direct reports and having oversight of their technical remits 

•   Excellent attention to detail, combined with problem solving skills and managing multiple deadlines 

•   Professional Accountancy qualification or equivalent 

•   Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders

 Our promise to you…
 

•    We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts! 

•   We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!). 

•   We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible.

Important Footnote

Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box.  We also know that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t always doable, and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked.  So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates.. Good luck!