Overview
Susquehanna are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead the financial strategy, oversight, and governance & performance of our European Trading business. In this role, you will act as a trusted partner to senior leadership and Trading teams, balancing robust financial governance with a deep understanding of trading performance, risk, and capital efficiency. The role combines hands‑on financial leadership with strategic and commercial insight, supporting decision‑making in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment. This is a unique opportunity to join a successful, established business that is continuing to grow across asset classes and building the financial infrastructure to match that ambition. The European Head of Finance will be central to supporting and facilitating this growth.
What You’ll Be Doing
Financial Leadership & Strategy
Execute the firm’s financial strategy in alignment with trading objectives and broader organisational priorities
Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on financial performance, capital allocation, and growth initiatives
Provide financial leadership across short‑term trading cycles and long‑term strategic planning
Own budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning with a strong focus on trading P&L and cost discipline
Financial oversight, compliance and control including Financial Reporting and compliance of European wide statutory, tax and regulatory requirements
Lead capital and balance sheet strategy, optimising corporate structure to navigate EU IFR and UK IFPR requirements
Develop deep understanding of trading strategies, risk profiles, and profit drivers
Partner closely with Heads of Trading and Operations to evaluate performance, incentives, and capital usage
Deliver insightful analysis linking financial outcomes to trading behaviour and market conditions
Support commercial decision‑making on new products, markets, technology investment, and headcount growth
Financial Control, Risk & Governance
Lead an organisational culture of financial integrity and control awareness across the business, ensuring governance frameworks keep pace with growth
Oversee accurate, timely financial reporting (daily P&L, monthly management accounts, statutory reporting)
Ensure strong financial controls, policies, and risk management frameworks in accordance with regulatory frameworks
Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors and regulators
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, tax, and accounting standards
Leadership & Team Development
Building and leading a high‑performing team in Europe, shaping a culture where collaboration, inclusion and accountability are lived every day
Driving meaningful impact across the organisation, influencing how the team's work connects to and advances broader business priorities
Coaching and sponsoring your team to reach their potential, with a genuine investment in their long‑term development and career progression
Partnering with senior leaders and peers to drive alignment between team priorities and business goals, ensuring the function's work is positioned to deliver maximum impact
What We're Looking For
12 years’ + prior experience in a Finance leadership position ideally within a trading, investment or financial services environment
ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
Demonstrated experience in building and shaping a high‑performing team culture, fostering an environment where accountability and collaboration drive results
Experience leading the people agenda with strategic intent, connecting team capability and performance to broader business priorities and translating organisational goals into clear, measurable objectives that give every individual line of sight to business outcomes
Passion for growing and developing your team, acting as a coach and sponsor who elevates both individual and collective performance
Working knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks including EU IFR and UK IFPR with experience managing a complect, multi‑entity European structure
Strong commercial mindset with proven ability to influence business decisions
Understanding of trading P&L, risk metrics, and financial drivers
An exceptional communicator and influencer, with the credibility and confidence to operate at senior leadership level and build trusted relationships across trading, operations, and external stakeholders
A leader with strong commercial acumen and a proven ability to translate financial insight into business influence and decision‑making
Comfortable operating in a high‑accountability, results‑driven culture
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