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CMC Markets is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to lead and manage the Finance function across the business. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring robust financial management, planning, compliance, and the continued modernisation of finance operations, while acting as a trusted business partner to the Executive team.

You will play a pivotal role in supporting growth, shaping strategic decision-making, and strengthening financial governance within a complex, regulated financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnering & Strategy

  • Provide financial insight and recommendations to support strategic initiatives, projects, and programmes that drive growth and maximise business impact.
  • Set, monitor, and challenge financial and non-financial performance targets across operational and strategic activities.
  • Lead finance oversight for key projects, including new product initiatives, strategic partnerships, and M&A activity.
  • Partner closely with senior leaders and the Executive to support business development through robust financial modelling and analysis.
  • Build strong relationships across the Group, including with the Board and Executive Committee, ensuring Finance is central to decision-making.

Financial Management, Risk & Control

  • Ensure strong financial management, control, and governance across the business.
  • Lead delivery of the year-end audit and half-year review, acting as the primary interface with external auditors.
  • Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and support audit deliverables.
  • Take responsibility for procurement, vendor management, and outsourcing arrangements.
  • Work closely with HR, Tax, Treasury, and Prudential Regulation teams to ensure accurate payroll, tax compliance, effective treasury management, and regulatory reporting.

People Leadership

  • Lead and develop the Finance function across Financial Control, Technical Accounting, and FP&A.
  • Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing finance team, embedding best practice and continuous improvement.
  • Align team objectives with the wider operational and strategic goals of the business.
  • Support professional development and succession planning within the team.

About You

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 10+ years post-qualified experience.
  • Significant senior finance leadership experience within financial services.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge at Executive level.
  • Proven track record of building and leading successful finance teams.
  • Strategic, analytical, and innovative thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capability.
  • High level of personal drive, accountability, and motivation to deliver results through others.

Why Join CMC Markets?

  • Play a key leadership role within a global, listed financial services organisation
  • Work closely with senior executives and influence strategic direction.
  • Lead a talented finance team in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
  • Be part of a culture that values integrity, quality, and continuous improvement.

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