Director, Financial Reporting

Zopa Bank; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job description

Our Story

Hello there. We’re Zopa.

We started our journey back in 2005, building the first ever peer-to-peer lending company. Fast forward to 2020 and we launched Zopa Bank. A bank that listens to what our customers don’t like about finance and does the opposite. We’re redefining what it feels like to work in finance. Our vision for a new era of banking puts people front and centre — we’ve built a business that empowers everyone to aim high, every day, to move finance forward. Find out more about our fantastic offerings at Zopa.com!

We’re incredibly proud of our achievements and none of it would be possible without the amazing team here. It’s not just industry awards we’re winning, we’ve also been named in the top three UK’s Most Loved Workplaces.

If you embrace unconventional challenges, are unafraid to think differently and are driven to make an outsized impact, you’ll thrive here at Zopa, so join us, and make it count. Want to see us in action? Follow us on Instagram @zopalife.

We're looking for a Director of Financial Reporting to work closely with the Group Finance Director and oversee all aspects of financial control, reporting, tax, technical accounting, and accounts payable. This role leads a large team and manages key relationships with external auditors and the Board Audit Committee.

A day in the life:

• Lead the strategy and operations for Financial Control & Reporting.
• Oversee financial, statutory, corporate, and ESG reporting, tax, and technical accounting.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Optimise legal entity and tax structures, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Manage risk and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Advise on financial matters, support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Represent Finance in governance forums including IFRS 9, ESG Steering, and Disclosures Committee.
• Manage the Audit Committee relationship and support external reporting as a public interest entity.
• Drive automation, scalability, and readiness for IPO and public reporting.
• Lead external auditor and advisor relationships, supporting CFO where needed.
• Develop and lead the finance team, fostering growth and best practice.
• Liaise across departments (e.g., Treasury, Risk) and stay current with industry developments.
• Deputise for the Group Finance Director as required.

About you:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, etc.) with demonstrable experience, particularly in a senior role.
• Deep knowledge of accounting standards, financial regulation, and tax.
• Solid understanding of retail banking and broader financial services.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
• Proven leader with the gravitas to engage senior stakeholders and the Board.
• Independent thinker with excellent teamwork and communication skills.

We're on the move!

Towards the end of 2025 Zopa will be relocating to a brand-new headquarters at 20 Water Street in Canary Wharf. The 44,000 square foot workspace will foster collaboration and inspire creativity for our 900 employees amidst our 2025 growth blitz.

At Zopa we value flexible ways of working.

We value face-to-face collaboration and a good work-life balance. This hybrid role requires you to come to our London office 2-3 days a week.

You'll also have the option of working from abroad for up to 120 days a year!* But no matter where you are, we’ll make sure you’ve got everything you need to thrive, both in your work and home life, from day one.

*Subject to having the right to work in the country of choice.

Diversity Statement

Zopa is proud to offer a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to better products for our customers and a unique company culture for our people. We are made up of nearly 50 nationalities, have a DE&I forum made up of Zopians wanting to make a difference and we are proud of our culture where everyone can bring their full self to work. Our approach to DE&I is reflected in our hiring process so please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.