Pricing Profitability & FTP Team | S3 | CFO | Multiple Locations | Internal Mobility in London

Pricing Profitability & FTP Team | S3 | CFO | Multiple Locations | Internal Mobility

Country: United Kingdom

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Retail & Commercial Banking is a global business integrating all our retail and commercial banking activities to better serve our customers, improve efficiency and drive value creation.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Santander UK is looking for a Finance manager based out of Milton Keynes or London.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager in the Pricing Profitability & FTP Team. As part of the role you’ll be involved with how the bank manages day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, and providing strategic financial insight to all levels of management.

The role holder will need to deliver both operational and strategic activities requiring a blend of technical expertise, to navigate the complexities of the financial sector.

As part of the wider team, you’ll be involved in a wide range of analytical work proving insight helping to shape the bank’s strategy.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecast financial performance, and analyse financial data.

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

• Ensure adherence to financial regulations, including those related to banking and taxation.

• Identify and mitigate financial risks, including credit risk, market risk, and operational risk.

• Manage the bank's cash flow, ensuring sufficient funds are available for operations and investments.

• Facilitate the development of the bank's long-term financial goals and strategies.

• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure financial statements are accurate and compliant.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience:

• Experience of accounting knowledge/principles, financial regulations, reporting standards, and best practices (Required)

• Experience in using analytical tools (such as Excel) to analyse data, identify trends, and draw conclusions (Required)

• Experience & knowledge of banking systems, ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and other relevant tools (Required)

• Substantial demonstrable supervisory skills to lead, motivate, and develop teams (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant qualification in a quantitative field like accounting or finance. Or substantial evidenced and relevant work experience supported by (or working towards) professional certification such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Preferred)

Skills:

• Proven ability to problem solve, interpret and evaluate information to make authoritative recommendations (Required)

• Substantial demonstrable written and verbal communication skills to interact with colleagues and internal/external stakeholders including senior management, external regulators and auditors (Required)

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple and conflicting priorities (Required)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return.
Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally.

• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.

• Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.

• Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.

• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.

• Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.

Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates.

We want our people to thrive — at work and at home — while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).

When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office locations.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

For further Guidance please visit Internal Mobility - Candidate Guidance.

If you want to know more about the opportunity:

Please contact Philip Drew - Philip.Drew@santander.co.uk

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