The Head of Product Control will lead the Product Control function, ensuring robust financial oversight, accurate reporting and insightful analysis of trading performance. This role plays a critical part in supporting the Group’s growth strategy and product expansion by providing leadership, commercial insight and strong control governance. You will manage a Product Controller, oversee end-to-end P&L reporting, and work closely with Finance, Risk, Product and Front Office teams to drive transparency, accountability and financial performance across the business.
Responsibilities
- Leadership and Team Management
- Lead and develop the Product Control team (currently one direct report), ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
- Establish clear roles, responsibilities and development plans to support team growth and succession planning.
- Daily P&L Oversight and Reporting
- Validate and report daily P&L for all trading products, including futures, options, cash equities and treasury.
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data across all reporting platforms.
- Deliver consolidated commentary and analysis to senior stakeholders and the Executive Team.
- Commercial Insight and Business Partnering
- Provide value-adding insight into product performance, pricing and trading activity.
- Partner with the Front Office teams to evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives.
- Play a leading role in budgeting, forecasting and business planning for product areas.
- Control Environment and Compliance
- Maintain and enhance financial control frameworks across product control processes.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory obligations and internal policies.
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring all queries are responded to accurately and efficiently.
- Strategic Projects and Change Management
- Drive system and process improvements to enhance the efficiency and scalability of the function.
- Lead on finance input to product launches, regulatory change and other strategic projects.
- Champion data-led decision-making through better use of BI tools and automation.
Qualifications
- Essential:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with extensive post-qualification experience.
- Strong background in Product Control within a trading, brokerage or investment banking environment.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
- Deep understanding of trading P&L, valuation, financial products and risk concepts.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Desirable:
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting and audit processes.
- Exposure to BI tools and data-driven analysis.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people feel confident to be themselves, feel valued and are able to do their best work.
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