Head of Finance – Data Operations

Role Overview

As a key member of the extended Finance Chief Operating Office (FCOO) leadership team, you’ll lead Data Operations, helping Finance turn data into trusted insight, practical solutions and better business decisions.

What You Will Do

Set the direction for Finance Data Operations, shaping the roadmap across data, analytics, reporting and applications. Turn Finance priorities into measurable outcomes, delivering trusted insight and solutions that improve decision-making and business performance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

If you think all banks are the same, you’re wrong. We’re a pioneering, fast-changing business that’s shaping finance as a force for good. If you’re after a role where you can have an impact and do the best work of your career, you’ve just found it.

Requirements

• Significant leadership experience across data strategy, data operations, analytics, reporting or data applications within a large, complex organisation
• Strong experience of modern data and analytics capabilities, including data platforms, analytics, visualisation and application delivery
• Experience overseeing business-critical data, reporting and application services, with a strong understanding of data governance, data quality, security, risk, controls and operational resilience
• Proven experience of leading complex data or technology transformation, balancing strategic modernisation with reliable day-to-day operational delivery
• Proven experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, creating clarity, accountability and a strong delivery and continuous improvement culture
• Strong experience working across Finance, Data and Technology, connecting business and technical priorities, building effective partnerships and resolving barriers to delivery
• Strong senior stakeholder influencing skills, with the ability to use evidence and insight to shape priorities, investment and strategic decisions

Benefits

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

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