VP - Automation and Optimisation SME

Job ID: 573Vice President, Digital Engineering Services Optimisation & Efficiency LeadLocation: London – Hybrid (2-3 days per week in office)Salary: TBC + Excellent Benefits + BonusDeerfoot Recruitment is working with a leading global financial services organisation to help them appoint a Vice President, Optimisation and Efficiency Lead within their Digital Engineering Services Technology function.This is a key leadership role focused on driving financial optimisation, transparency, and strategic alignment of technology investments across Digital Engineering. The successful candidate will lead budgeting and financial management initiatives, enhance cost governance, and deliver actionable insights to improve operational efficiency.Role OverviewLead financial planning and analysis across Digital Engineering, managing both Opex and Capex budgets.Identify and deliver cost optimisation opportunities across BAU and investment portfolios.Strengthen financial governance and transparency over technology expenditure.Partner with senior leadership to align financial strategies with long-term technology objectives.Support transformation initiatives, including the shift to cloud-based architectures.Drive resource planning, reporting improvements, and the development of FinOps capabilities.About YouProven experience in senior financial management or FP&A roles within technology or financial services (5–7+ years).Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with experience using Power BI and Oracle Cloud Financials.Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities, comfortable influencing senior leaders.Strategic thinker with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.This is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact within a major financial institution’s technology division, driving real change and efficiency in a complex, global environment.Interested?
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