Head of Finance and Investment

4 days ago

London, United Kingdom Investec Full time

Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Head of Finance: Lending and Investment
The Head of Finance, Lending and Investment will partner with the relevant Business leaders and the Finance Leadership team to drive a culture of high performance, acting as a strategic advisor. This will involve collaborating at every level within the organisation to proactively identify internal and external opportunities to drive efficiencies and optimise the financial performance of the business, whilst maintaining sound financial control and accurate financial reporting. Financial reporting
Always ensure sound financial control and accurate financial reporting. You will have flawless attention to detail, as well as deep understanding and knowledge of all the key financial figures and ratios relating to the financial performance, capital, funding and credit of the relevant businesses.
As an extensive subject matter with market expertise, scanning the horizon and bringing in external best practice and knowledge on trends, to aid in strategic decision making on clients, markets and performance. You will play a leading role in shaping the business strategy, transformation and growth.
A highly effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships and influence business and finance strategy, change and performance.
Extensive lending knowledge within the banking industry, including IFRS statements; technical lending accounting, systems and processes; lending capital and risk weighted asset, lending industry bench-marking.
Strong track record in proactive partnering and influencing the strategic direction to ensure improved business performance in a lending business.
Ability to answer queries on financial and management accounting matters by key interfaces.
Ability to engage in strategic thinking, decision making and problem analysis. Building high performance teams that constantly evolve underpinned by an environment that is fair, supportive and inspiring.
Coaching skills: Business Knowledge: sound awareness of market landscape, general economic forecast, products and knowledge of how the business functions, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Financial and management accounting: knowledge of financial accounting standards and practices, preparation and revision of financial and management reports.
Risk understanding: Ability to assess, analyse and mitigate risk and a sound knowledge of process and controls.
As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote.
Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.
Wellbeing Subsidy, Corporate Gym Membership, Virtual GP, Peppy Health App (Fertility, Menopause and Early Parenthood), Optional Private Medical & Dental Insurance.
Non-contributory Pension & Discretionary Bonus.
Life Assurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection.
Travel
Season Ticket Loan & Electric Vehicle Scheme.
Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. If you have any form of disability or neurodivergent need and require further assistance in completing your application, please contact the Careers team at [email protected] who will be happy to assist.
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