Managing Principal – Finance Transformation
Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: FRRF – Financial Crime, Risk, Regulation & Finance Transformation | Type: Permanent
Empower financial leadership through strategic transformation
The Role
Capco is seeking an experienced Managing Principal to lead our Finance Transformation capability within the FRRF practice. You will work with CFOs, Treasurers, and senior finance leaders across Tier 1 institutions to deliver large-scale transformation programmes that enhance the value of finance and treasury functions. This leadership role combines strategic oversight, client relationship management, and business development, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative finance solutions that drive measurable impact.
What You’ll Do
Lead end-to-end finance transformation programmes spanning finance IT, operating model design, and process optimisation.
Shape strategic initiatives for CFOs and C-suite stakeholders, improving controls, efficiency, and financial insight (e.g. ICAAP, ILAAP, RRP).
Oversee regulatory transformation programmes (e.g. Basel, IFRS, PRA), ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Partner with technology and data teams to embed automation, cloud, and digital tools into finance functions.
Drive business growth through client development, leadership of delivery teams, and thought leadership across the Finance Transformation community.
What We’re Looking For
Proven leadership in delivering complex finance transformation initiatives within consulting or financial services.
Deep understanding of finance operating models, controls, accounting processes, and regulatory change.
Strong commercial acumen with a track record in business development and client relationship management.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with credibility at executive level.
Bonus Points For
Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
Experience leading regulatory change initiatives (Basel, IFRS, PRA, Solvency II, EBA).
Expertise in digital and automation tools (RPA, Gen AI, cloud) for finance transformation.
Background in consulting, with experience driving growth and building capability.
Strong project governance, risk management, and client delivery credentials.
Why Join Capco
Lead high-impact transformation initiatives for global financial institutions.
Be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial consulting culture that empowers innovation.
Access continuous learning, leadership training, and industry certifications.
Shape the strategic direction of finance transformation across FS & Energy.
Drive measurable change in how the world’s leading finance functions operate and evolve.
We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:
Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually – workshops, certifications, e-learning. Business Coach assigned from Day One for one-on-one guidance to accelerate your development.
Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.
Inclusion at Capco
We’re committed to a barrier-free, inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco, we value the difference you make, and the differences that make you. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture champions diversity, equity, and inclusivity, and we bring a collaborative mindset to our partnerships with clients and colleagues.
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What We Do
Capco, a Wipro company, is a global management and technology consultancy specializing in driving transformation in the energy and financial services industries. Capco operates at the intersection of
business and technology by combining innovative thinking with unrivalled industry knowledge to fast-track digital initiatives for banking and payments, capital markets, wealth and asset management, insurance,
and the energy sector. Capco’s cutting edge ingenuity is brought to life through its award-winning Be Yourself At Work culture and diverse talent.
TRUSTED ADVISORS - Our collaborative and entrepreneurial approach position us as trusted long-term partners to our clients.
DEEP EXPERTISE - Clients look to us for clear guidance, proven expertise, and the support they need to set their companies up for success.
DISRUPTIVE SOLUTIONS- We do not provide off -the-shelf answers to clients’ challenges. Instead, we work in close collaboration to understand the issues, and craft disruptive, bespoke solutions.
ACCOUNTABILITY AND OWNERSHIP - We recognize every client has distinct needs and expectations, and we take ownership and accountability for the solutions we design, build, and deliver.
Why Work With Us
We support and encourage an inclusive culture, entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. Capco is not about organizational charts and rigid hierarchies – we want all employees to feel that Capco is their firm to own and run. We believe diversity powers innovation. Be Yourself At Work (#BYAW) is an integral and underlying part of our culture
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