Group Financial Controller (GFC)

About us

Join one of the UK’s fastest growing and award winning banks. We are a team of ambitious, passionate, hardworking, and committed people who have successfully created and launched one of the UK’s newest specialist property finance banks. As we embark on an exciting journey of growth, we are seeking exceptional new team members who possess both the ambition and drive to contribute to our vision. At GB Bank, we believe that career progression should not only be achievable but accelerated, enabling our employees to reach their potential in a supportive and dynamic atmosphere. Our environment is fast-paced and collaborative, where your efforts are recognised, rewarded, and make a tangible impact. We take pride in fostering an open and inclusive culture that not only embraces change but also encourages continuous learning and professional development.

In this role

The Group Financial Controller (GFC) is responsible for the integrity, accuracy and control of the Bank’s financial and regulatory reporting framework. This is a senior leadership role within Finance, accountable for:

• Statutory financial reporting (IFRS / UK GAAP)
• Management accounting and performance reporting
• Regulatory reporting (COREP, FINREP, PRA returns)
• Treasury operations
• Finance operations (ledger, payments, reconciliations, controls)

The GFC ensures the Bank maintains a strong control environment while supporting growth, capital efficiency and regulatory compliance. The role is central to Board, Audit Committee and PRA engagement.

Key areas of responsibility

• Lead preparation of Group and subsidiary statutory accounts
• Own accounting policy framework and technical position papers.
• Manage external audit process and year-end timetable.
• Ensure appropriate treatment of:

• EIR and fee income
• Hedge accounting
• Loan loss provisioning
• Securitisation and structured transactions

• Lead monthly management accounts production.
• Develop Board and ExCo performance packs.
• Provide insight into:

• Net interest margin
• Cost of funds
• Product profitability
• RWA density and capital usage

• Oversee corporate tax compliance framework, including:

• Corporation tax returns
• Quarterly instalment payments
• Deferred tax calculations
• VAT returns

• Oversee delivery of PRA and Bank of England reporting including:

• COREP
• FINREP
• Leverage ratio reporting
• Large Exposures
• Liquidity returns (LCR / NSFR)

• Oversee core finance and treasury operations:

• General ledger integrity
• Payments and settlement controls for both treasury and the wider business
• Reconciliations and substantiation
• Financial systems governance
• Accounts payable process

• Build and lead a high-performing Financial Control function.
• Develop capability across regulatory reporting and treasury finance.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation.
• Promote strong risk and control culture.

Key Skills & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent preferred).
• Significant post-qualification experience in banking or regulated financial services focused in challenger bank or growth bank.
• Strong knowledge of:

• IFRS (particularly IFRS 9)
• UK CRR capital framework
• PRA regulatory reporting

• Exposure to securitisation / structured funding.
• Experience with regulatory reporting platforms.
• Experience overseeing treasury accounting.
• Basel 3.1 awareness.

• Strong technical accounting capability.
• Deep understanding of capital and liquidity frameworks.
• Structured and detail-oriented with strong control mindset.
• Able to operate at Board and regulator level.
• Commercially aware and strategically aligned.
• Calm under pressure with delivery focus.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent).

What we can offer you

• 8% company pension contribution and 3% individual contribution (which you can opt to increase)
• 25 days holiday every year plus bank holidays on top
• Private medical cover with BUPA – includes no excess + you can add family through salary sacrifice
• Death in service at 4 x base salary with Aviva
• Mental health support - through a helpline and counselling sessions
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

What else do I need to know?

• Location: Mayfair, London (4+ days in the office)
• Salary: Competitive
• Hours: 35 Hours per week

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