Head of Financial Projects

LendInvest is the UKs leading FinTech platform for property finance. Over the past 16 years we have grown from just our two founders to a team of over 200 working to make property finance simple for everyone.

A workplace culture built around trying new things getting things done and having fun while we do it has helped us lend more than 6 billion of mortgages put thousands of new or improved homes into the UK housing market and successfully launch on the London Stock Exchange. We have big plans to continue growing the business our products our technology and our people.

About the role

As a leading FinTech business we value innovation efficiency and continuous improvement. We are currently looking for an experienced handson Finance Project Manager to join our finance team and assist in the delivery of a key transformational project further the role is expected to provide some operational support to the leadership of the overall team including training and crosstraining programme.

The project is focused on our BAU finance and treasury operations to substantially improve the level of technology integration and automation as well as streamlining daytoday processing. All to improve operational efficiency as well as the timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting.

To excel in this role you will need to be a real allrounder someone who is handson detailfocused and with strong process technology organisation and leadership skills. You should possess strong decisionmaking abilities and an analytical approach. Your strong interpersonal business people and communication skills will enable you to fit well within our company culture.

About your work

As the Head of Financial Projects you will take the lead role in shaping and delivering the Finance transformation project and provide key operational support reporting directly to the CFO. You will also provide ad hoc support to the CFO on issues such as team training recruitment and retention. The role will involve the following key elements:

• The business is relatively complex with multiple products funding lines and subsidiaries. The core components of the project will include but not necessarily be restricted to the following:

• Ensuring that the integrations between the core operating system and the general ledger system (Oracle NetSuite) are updated

• Implementing new simplified and streamlined transaction processes

• Cutting across to a redesigned general ledger and chart of accounts

• Implemented standardised controls and review processes

• Ensuring that there is a clear operating rhythm in Financial Operations with an effective control framework

• Implementing operational MI to help support effective future operations

• The project is already in flight but is expected to be a journey of improvement over a number of years. Initially starting with basic functions such as payments and reconciliations but ultimately focussing on highvalue add functions such as MI analysis and product profitability and pricing analysis.

• You will be required to work closely with the Finance IT and Treasury teams and so will need to develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders in those functions

• You will be required to provide regular progress updates to the Finance Leadership Team and work in strong collaboration with the operational teams.

• You will be required to manage and control the project budget explaining any variances and making recommendations for any material changes that are necessary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fastpaced FinTech company and make a significant impact by leading an interesting and challenging transformation project and contributing to the growth and success of our company.

About you

• A minimum of 4 years post qualified experience within a financial services setting

• Good finance experience in changefocused environments with Lean Six Sigma experience desirable

• Relevant operational experience in areas such as Financial Operations FP&A and Financial Control

• Good understanding of Finance/Accounting business processes including Record to Report Order to Cash & Purchase to Pay

• Good FS reporting understanding and understanding of IFRS

• Strong people project and stakeholder management skills

• Good team player ability to work with the operational heads and understand the day to day challenges of the department

• Credibility with good influencing and negotiating skills

• Methodical tenacious approach and ability to perform at a high standard with a sense of urgency

• Strong analytical and commercial acumen

• Demonstrated experience in process and technology improvement

• Positive and flexible approach to work

• Ability and drive to challenge current ways of working advise on and deliver improvements.

Benefits & perks

Hybrid & flexible working policy
25 days holiday
Private healthcare
Enhanced parental leave
Matched pension contributions
Critical illness cover
Employee Assistance Programme & mental health support
Life assurance
Matched pension contributions
Leadership training for managers
Volunteering day
Give as you earn scheme for charitable donations
Support for attending conferences and professional learning & development
Discounts via Perkbox
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Electric car loan scheme
Monthly socials & annual offsite
Free lunch every Thursday

Diversity Inclusion & Belonging at LendInvest

At LI we believe in bringing your whole selves to work we are committed to a culture of belonging where individuals can form a genuine community. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills.