Managing Principal (Director) - Finance Transformation

The role

You will lead finance transformation programmes for CFOs and senior finance leaders at Tier 1 institutions. The role involves strategic oversight, client relationship management, and business development to enhance finance and treasury functions.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end finance transformation programmes spanning finance IT, operating model design, and process optimisation
• Shape strategic initiatives for CFOs and executive stakeholders
• Oversee regulatory transformation programmes
• Partner with technology and data teams to embed automation, cloud, and digital capabilities
• Drive business growth through client development, leadership of delivery teams, and thought leadership

Required qualifications

• 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 awareness with experience in business development and client relationship management
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and support collaborative, high-performing environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with credibility at executive level

Nice to have

• 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 supporting growth and capability development
• Strong project governance, risk management, and client delivery experience

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Competitive pension
• Health insurance
• Life insurance and critical illness cover
• Access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders
• Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave
• Paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement
• 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days
• Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually
• Dedicated Business Coach from Day One

About the company

Capco is a consulting firm with a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial culture. The company focuses on delivering high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.