IT Lead focused on lifecycle management and technological modernization in financial services. Act as a bridge between business areas and technical teams for critical applications.
About the role
- Lead Freetrade’s Financial Control team overseeing all aspects of financial reporting. Collaboration with the CFO and executive teams to ensure high standards and compliance in financial operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire Freetrade’s Financial Control team, reporting directly to the CFO.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO and Executive team, leveraging technical expertise to guide executive-level decisions and business strategy.
- Provide visionary leadership, mentoring, and managing a high-performing team, actively supporting their professional growth and career development at Freetrade.
- Own the end-to-end monthly and annual accounting processes for Freetrade Limited and its subsidiaries, delivering timely, accurate, and consistent financial reporting, while overseeing all audit-related activities.
- Ensure seamless day-to-day financial operations, including timely bank reconciliations, VAT compliance, and the efficient processing of supplier payments.
- Take full accountability for all financial controls and accounting policies, guaranteeing robust and effective control environments, especially as new products or strategic initiatives are launched.
- Oversee daily cash management, cashflow forecasting, and regulatory threshold monitoring; perform liquidity stress testing and own all regulatory reporting and related modelling. Foster strong relationships with banking partners.
- Administer and optimise the accounting system (NetSuite), actively promoting and implementing system, process, and control improvements through automation and best practices.
- Manage all direct and indirect tax activities, coordinating with outsourced providers as needed.
- Collaborate closely with teams at our parent company (IG Group) to ensure stakeholders have clear, actionable insight into Freetrade’s performance and affairs.
Requirements
- Strong technical expertise in accounting under UK GAAP/IFRS.
- Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 10 years' relevant experience, including 5+ years in management or leadership roles.
- A collaborative leadership style, focused on developing high-performing, engaged teams.
- Exceptional communication skills, adept at building relationships across all levels within Freetrade and its parent group.
- Proven experience navigating agile, scaling environments.
- A track record of successfully leading financial control functions within high growth businesses, preferably in retail financial services or technology.
Benefits
- Competitive salary – carefully benchmarked.
- Holidays – 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade.
- Enhanced pension – We’ll match your contributions up to 7%.
- Group Life Insurance – Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance.
- Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family.
- Bonus Scheme - join us and share in our growth. Bonuses are linked to both company success and your individual impact.
- Income Protection Cover – Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury.
- Enhanced parental leave – Time off when it matters most.
- Flexibility for those who need it – We’re office-first, but life happens. Whether you’re a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time.
- Learning & Development – We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional.
- Cycle to Work scheme – Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly installments.
- Paid Sick Leave – Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year.
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