Head of Finance - Client

Excited to grow your career?Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at Hargreaves Lansdown.We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you!About the roleDue to the growth of HL's Finance function, we have a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Head of Finance - Client, who will be the Finance Business Partner to Commercial leadership.The successful candidate will partner with HL leadership to create and deliver ambitious product and channel financial plans that deliver high quality growth, and good client and colleague outcomes. You will also deliver insightful forward looking financial management information that ensures plan delivery, managing both risk and opportunity.What you'll be doingA Finance Business Partner to C-Suite Commercial leadershipLead a small team of qualified accountants and treasury professionalsCo-Author three Year Plan (3YP) and Budget with C-Suite leadership, spanning all lines of business, sales channels, and multiple entitiesDeliver the Budget, ensuring risks and opportunities are proactively mitigated / acted upon, in relation to both internal and external developmentsIncome Statement & Balance Sheet responsibility, spanning both Underlying & Strategic investmentAccountable for optimising Treasury strategy, including balancing client outcomes with commercial outcomes, and the optimal placement of client cash c.£12bn of assetsChampion our 'Save to Invest' strategy and the pursuit of efficiency; ensure that all growth is profitable, and the delivery of positive operating leverage. Ensure all resource is allocated for best return, and always aligned with the overall HL planConstantly improve management information to drive decision making, ensuring 'so what' in all outputs, balancing looking backwards (25%) and the forwards view (75%)Review, challenge, and recommend to the ELT high quality plans and forecasts. Ensure financial projections are underpinned with commercial plansDrive investment cases to improve our proposition, pricing, client and colleague incentive structure, OD optimisation and so on to deliver our HL OKRs and 3YPInitiate and sponsor value add analysis, working right across the business and leadership teams. Ensure alignment with Consumer Duty framework and our Assessment of Value obligations. Be a balanced voice of the client, colleague, and shareholderOwn finance risk and controls maturity for Commercial & Product functions. Risks are identified and registered, and remediation plans put in to place & deliveredSeek out market share opportunities by leveraging competitor analysis and benchmarkingBuild deep understand our products and services, our clients, and their journeysEvolve our processes and ways of working to drive continuous improvement and efficiencyAbout youA qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA) with significant post qualification experience ideally gained within a digitally led financial services organisationProven experience in a Commercial finance role in a leadership role, working with multiple key stakeholdersAbility to understand the strategic business goals of an organisation, with the ability to 'look beyond the numbers' and understand the wider business contextExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insightsStrong track record in influencing decision making within a business and driving business performanceAbility to work flexibly with conflicting demands so that work is scheduled to meet changing priorities and deadlines. Ability to plan and organise own workload effectively and get things doneExperienced in developing a team and building capabilityAbility to work cross functionally, with strong reporting acumen and in-depth knowledge of financial regulationsStrong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve issues proactivelyExperience of working at an Executive level in terms of report writing and presentationsStrong financial modelling and analytical capabilities, with advanced Excel skillsExceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisationProactive, results-oriented, and commercial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast paced, high growth environmentA clear and logical approach to problem solving with the ability to interpret both financial and non-financial impacts of commercial decisions.Interview processThe selection process will incorporate competency-based questions including an assessment of your technical knowledge and transferable skills. For candidates who progress to the next stage, there will be an online psychometric assessment and a presentation to prepare and deliver.Working ScheduleWe are looking for an experienced Head of Finance - Client to join our team, based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office.Why us?Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.What's on offer?Discretionary annual bonus* & annual pay review25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure timeOption to purchase an additional 5 days holiday (during annual enrolment window, if eligible depending on start date)Flexible working options available, including hybrid workingEnhanced parental leavePension scheme up to 11% employer contributionSharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's futureIncome Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)Private medical insurance*Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcareHelp@hand and an Employee Assistance ProgrammeGympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps availableVariety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilitiesInhouse barista & deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwichesJoin HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year)LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers* dependant on role levelHargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.
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