Director of Tax & Financial Control

We’re working with a large financial services organisation that’s looking to appoint a Director of Tax & Financial Control to play a central role in ensuring strong financial governance and assurance across the organisation. This role provides clarity and confidence across financial control and tax, supporting effective decision-making at the most senior levels. Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, you’ll provide clear, considered leadership on complex financial matters and act as a trusted adviser across the business. The role suits an experienced finance leader who combines deep technical capability with visible, people-focused leadership and a collaborative, partnership-led approach. What you’ll do: Lead the organisation’s approach to financial control, ensuring robust governance, controls and compliance. Set clear direction, standards and expectations across financial control and tax. Oversee statutory accounts, external audit and regulatory reporting. Support high-quality, accurate and timely financial reporting across the organisation. Provide senior oversight and guidance on pensions tax and wider tax matters. Help colleagues understand the tax implications of strategic and operational decisions. Work closely with the CFO and senior leadership teams as a trusted adviser. Share insight and recommendations at Executive Committee and Audit Committee level. Build strong, open and collaborative relationships across finance and the wider organisation. Lead, support and develop senior finance professionals. Foster a culture of professionalism, inclusion and shared accountability. What we’re looking for: The minimum criteria for this role are: Significant experience operating at Director level within financial services. A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). A strong background in financial control, including Financial Controller-type roles. A solid working knowledge of tax, with the ability to provide clear advice and guidance. Experience presenting to Executive Committee and Audit Committee audiences. Experience working in complex, regulated environments. It would be great if you also have: In-house financial services experience (rather than a purely consulting background). Experience in retail or consumer-facing financial services. Experience working within large or multi-entity organisations. Exposure to pensions tax (not essential, but a strong working knowledge is important). How you’ll work: Enjoys working in partnership and bringing people together. Is warm, approachable and credible with senior stakeholders. Brings calm, thoughtful judgement to complex decisions. Is commercially aware and pragmatic in their approach. Leads with clarity, influence and purpose rather than hierarchy. What success looks like: Senior leaders and committees have confidence in financial control, reporting and tax advice. Clear, well-understood governance and ownership across the organisation. Strong, effective engagement with Executive Committee and Audit Committee. A high-performing, engaged senior finance team led with clarity and direction. #J-18808-Ljbffr