I am currently looking to speak to fully qualified accountants with considerable experience in Technology Accounting, Technology Finance or Business Partnering with a Tech or IT function with a sizeable cost base. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside the Head of Technology Finance at a Major Financial Services institution. This role Is based in the City of London and comes with a basic salary of £80-90k along with an excellent benefits package, bonus and work life balance Key

responsibilities:
Supporting a broad range of stakeholders and businesses across revenue lines of c£70m ( including software, hosting, connectivity) and a significant part of the Group's cost base c£300m, including a focus on the US which is a growing part of the COO cost base. Actively look for ways to support stakeholders and present opportunities across cost and revenue, working on strategic initiatives across the Technology Divisions and the entire Group. Take ownership of organic and inorganic opportunities which may include M&A, integration and divestment, support the shaping of the mid and long term strategy of the Division Accountable for ensuring that the cyclical deliverables for the Division; budgeting, monthly reporting and quarterly forecasts are delivered. Combining with the financial control team to ensure the delivery of these key financial outputs. Work effectively with the Financial Controller and team to ensure the Divisional reporting and accounting is to a consistently high standard and complies with accounting standards Deputise for Head of Finance when required supporting the CIO and the Technology leadership team Support the analysis of projects across Technology and other large initiatives across the Group assessing return on investment through business cases Support the reporting of the investment portfolio across the Group and up to the Investment Committee Key Skills Excellent financial background, qualified accountant: ACA, ACCA Good understanding of Technology and the accounting for Technology including Technology trends; Proven track record in Business Partnering - Ability to influence senior management to consider key financial issues within the business; Ability to deal with complex issues and ambiguity, and implement practical and innovative solutions to problems; Excellent analytical background; Driver of change, constantly looking for improvements Effective oral and written communication that resonates with the target audience. Pro-active behaviour that demonstrates initiative and positive work ethic to ensure activities are delivered to time and to the highest standards. Experience of M&A an advantage