Deputy Finance Director

ABOUT US

At OakNorth, we’re on a mission to empower ambitious businesses and the communities they serve. Since 2015, we’ve lent over $21 billion across the UK and US, helped create more than 58,000 new homes and 36,000 new jobs, and supported hundreds of thousands of personal savers — all while driving economic growth in the markets we serve.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This senior leadership role will act as the functional lead for OakNorth Group’s core financial reporting, tax compliance, and oversight of regulatory reporting. The role is accountable for the financial close, statutory accounts, tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions, and governance of the regulatory reporting framework.

The individual will manage day-to-day financial control processes, lead and develop finance teams in India, and partner closely with the Head of Finance & Controls on strategic priorities. This is a hands-on leadership position, balancing operational excellence with contribution to key initiatives across the group.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Financial Control & Reporting

Lead the monthly and annual close process for all group entities, ensuring timely, accurate, IFRS compliant reporting

Maintain strong ledger controls, reconciliations, and balance sheet integrity

Oversee preparation of statutory accounts and coordination of annual financial statements

Support delivery of external audits for bank and group entities

Taxation

Lead UK tax compliance, including corporation tax, VAT, and governance requirements

Oversee group tax operations across the UK, US, and India, managing external advisors and ensuring timely submissions

Support transfer pricing, intercompany arrangements, and tax optimisation initiatives

Regulatory Reporting

Provide senior oversight of PRA, FCA, BoE returns, and Pillar 3 disclosures

Act as escalation point for technical/regulatory matters and policy interpretation

Oversee improvements to regulatory reporting processes and systems, ensuring integration with core finance operations

Governance & Controls

Strengthen the financial control environment through targeted process improvements, policy alignment, and control testing

Drive consistency in policies, reconciliations, and governance standards across the group

Leadership & Collaboration

Functionally lead and mentor finance controllership teams in India, ensuring alignment of objectives, processes, and performance standards with UK operations

Act as the day-to-day lead for finance operations, providing continuity for the Head of Finance & Controls

Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Regulatory, and Legal teams to deliver aligned outputs and support business-wide priorities

Transformation & Strategic Initiatives

Lead strategic finance projects, capital optimisation, and process improvements, including adoption of automation, AI, and system upgrades to enhance efficiency, controls, and readiness for new products or services

YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU HAVE…

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with 10+ years’ post-qualified experience

Strong background in IFRS reporting, tax compliance, and financial controls within financial services or banking; knowledge of US GAAP an advantage

Proven track record in managing close processes, statutory filings, and regulatory interactions

Experience working across geographies and with senior stakeholders

Hands-on leader with strong technical expertise and a delivery focus

Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, advisors, and regulators

Organised, proactive, and resilient in a fast-paced, regulated environment

Collaborative and capable of developing high-performing teams

WHAT WE OFFER

25 days holiday

Personalised benefits — opt-in to what matters to you

Subsidised Private Medical Insurance with Bupa

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Wellbeing and social events

In-house Barista Bar in London office

Support causes that matter to you — Volunteering time off

Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to work, nursery, gym, electric car scheme)