As financial services organisations continue to navigate evolving regulation, increasingly complex reporting requirements and large-scale finance transformation programmes, the demand for professionals with both technical finance expertise and strong change delivery experience continues to grow.
In this Q&A, we speak to Tom about the Finance and Regulatory Transformation market, the roles and skills currently in demand, and why an accounting qualification can be such a valuable asset for professionals working across finance change and prudential reporting.
Can you tell us a bit about your role and the market you specialise in?
I specialise in recruiting Finance Transformation, Prudential Reporting and Regulatory Change professionals across Banking and Financial Services.
I work with organisations looking to hire experienced professionals to deliver complex change programmes, whether that's implementing new finance systems, improving regulatory reporting or supporting wider finance transformation initiatives.
How do you support both candidates and clients throughout the recruitment process?
My role is to bring together exceptional Finance and Regulatory Transformation professionals with organisations delivering complex change programmes. For clients, that means identifying specialists who not only have proven transformation experience, but also the accounting and regulatory expertise needed to deliver successful outcomes.
I look beyond technical skills to find professionals who can build strong relationships, influence stakeholders and bridge the gap between finance, business and technology teams. These qualities are often what make the biggest difference to the success of a transformation programme.
For candidates, I take the time to understand their experience, career goals and strengths, helping them find opportunities where they can make a real impact and continue to develop their careers. Whether it's a finance systems implementation, TOM reviews, regulatory framework or remediation projects, my aim is to match the right talent with the right opportunity, creating long-term value for both candidates and clients.
What sets you apart as a recruiter in the Finance and Regulatory Transformation market?
My approach is built on genuine market specialisation. I focus exclusively on Finance & Regulatory Change and Prudential Reporting within the Sell Side markets, giving me a deep understanding of the skills, challenges and hiring trends that shape the market.
Over the years, I've built a strong network of qualified professionals who combine technical finance expertise with proven change delivery experience. This allows me to connect clients with talent that can make an immediate impact on complex transformation programmes.
My understanding of finance transformation, regulatory reporting and accounting principles also enables me to have more meaningful conversations with both clients and candidates. Rather than simply matching CVs to job descriptions, I take the time to understand the technical requirements, stakeholder landscape and long-term objectives behind every hire.
Ultimately, I prioritise quality over quantity. I focus on finding professionals who not only have the right technical capabilities, but also the stakeholder management, communication and delivery skills needed to lead successful transformation initiatives and create lasting value for the organisations they join.
What types of roles do you recruit for within Finance and Regulatory Transformation?
Finance and Regulatory Transformation covers a broad range of roles that are focused on delivering change across finance functions within financial services organisations.
Some of the most common roles Transformation roles we recruit for include Business Analysts, Project Managers, PMOs, Change Managers and Programme Directors. These professionals typically work on large-scale initiatives such as Basel III/IV, Liquidity and Capital Reporting, Finance Target Operating Model design, Ledger Transformations, Regulatory Remediation and Finance Systems Implementations, as well as BAU prudential reporting roles from Analyst to Director/Head of level.
As regulatory requirements continue to evolve and organisations invest in modernising their finance functions, demand for experienced transformation professionals remains strong across both permanent and contract markets.
Why is an accounting qualification so valuable in Finance and Regulatory Transformation?
An accounting qualification is often a key differentiator in Finance and Regulatory Transformation because it provides the technical foundation needed to understand how financial data moves through an organisation and ultimately impacts external reporting, regulatory submissions and strategic decision-making.
Professionals with qualifications such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA bring an added level of credibility when working with Finance, Risk and senior stakeholders. They can confidently challenge requirements, understand the downstream impact of change and ensure transformation initiatives remain aligned with accounting standards and regulatory expectations.
This expertise is particularly valuable on complex programmes, including Finance Target Operating Model design, Basel implementation, liquidity reporting, ledger transformations and regulatory remediation. A strong understanding of accounting principles enables professionals to bridge the gap between business, finance and technology teams, helping to reduce implementation risk and deliver more effective, sustainable outcomes.
For employers, this combination of technical knowledge and commercial understanding makes accounting-qualified professionals highly sought after, particularly for Business Analyst, Project Management and Programme Leadership roles across Finance and Regulatory Change.
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