Interim CFO – Banking – Warner Scott Recruitment

Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Banking

About The Opportunity

An established international banking and financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its Finance and Regulatory Reporting functions during a key phase of strategic and operational development. This is a senior executive leadership role with responsibility for financial governance, regulatory reporting, balance sheet management, and strategic financial oversight within a regulated banking environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO, COO, Board, and Executive Committee to support business growth, regulatory compliance, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of the Finance and Regulatory Reporting functions.
• Partner with senior leadership to support long‑term business strategy and financial planning.
• Contribute to Executive Committee and key governance committees.
• Deliver strategic financial insights to support commercial and operational decision‑making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, management accounting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure accurate and timely statutory and management reporting.
• Maintain compliance with IFRS, GAAP, tax, and regulatory reporting standards.
• Oversee financial controls, governance, and reporting integrity.
• Oversee PRA/FCA regulatory reporting submissions including COREP, FINREP, Pillar 3, liquidity and prudential returns.
• Support ICAAP, ILAAP, stress testing, and recovery planning processes.
• Manage relationships with regulators and external auditors.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
• Chair or contribute to ALCO activities and balance sheet management.
• Monitor capital, liquidity, and financial risk metrics.
• Support optimisation of capital deployment and funding structures.
• Lead and mentor Finance and Regulatory Reporting teams.
• Drive process improvement, systems enhancement, and operational efficiency.
• Foster a high‑performance and compliant finance culture.

Candidate Profile

Experience Required

• Proven experience operating at CFO or senior finance leadership level within banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of UK banking regulations and prudential reporting.
• Experience engaging with regulators including PRA and FCA.
• Deep understanding of financial controls, liquidity, capital management, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership of high‑performing finance and reporting teams.

Technical Expertise

• Regulatory reporting (COREP, FINREP, Pillar 3, liquidity returns).
• IFRS / GAAP financial reporting.
• ICAAP / ILAAP processes.
• Financial planning & analysis.
• Treasury and balance sheet management.
• Risk governance and control frameworks.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• MBA or additional postgraduate qualification advantageous.

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic and commercially minded.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and organisational capability.
• Solutions‑oriented with a proactive approach.

Location & Working Pattern

• London‑based hybrid working model; candidates should be able to attend the office regularly as required.
• Right to work in the UK required.

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