Head of Accounting Products, Data and Control | S5 | Finance | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility

IT STARTS HERE

Santander is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what is possible.

Our mission is to help people and businesses prosper. Retail & Commercial Banking is a global business integrating retail and commercial banking activities to better serve customers, improve efficiency and drive value creation.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Finance is looking for a Head of Accounting Products, Data and Control based in Milton Keynes. Reporting to the Director of Accounting and Control, you will lead a team of approximately 30 colleagues across Accounting Data, Accounting Products and Accounting Control.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead Accounting Data, Accounting Products and Accounting Control teams.
• Own Accounting Master Data, Chart of Accounts, Data Lineage and Data Quality governance.
• Ensure robust controls and reconciliations over data ingestion into Oracle and Finance systems.
• Manage key accounting applications including Oracle GL, EPM, Data Lake, AFCS, OIC, ODI and SAP finance solutions.
• Drive automation, continuous improvement and control standardisation.
• Partner with Finance, Technology, Risk and business stakeholders.
• Support audits, regulatory compliance and SOX controls.
• Oversee legal entity reporting submissions and system integrity.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Professional Experience

• Proven experience leading large finance functions (Required)
• Excellent stakeholder management with Executive and Senior Management engagement (Required)
• Experience managing accounting systems, controls and reporting environments (Required)
• Significant people leadership experience (Preferred)

Education

• Qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent – Qualified by experience in a similar role would also count (Required)

Hard Skills

• IFRS expertise within financial services (Required)
• Financial controls, audit and regulatory reporting knowledge (Required)
• Oracle Finance and EPM platforms (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• Exceptional communication and influencing skills (Required)
• Strategic thinking and problem solving (Required)
• Leadership, coaching and talent development capability (Required)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return.
Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally.

Salary Range:

£101,836.00 - £152,754.00 per annum (depending on experience)

This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.

• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
• Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
• Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
• Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.

Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates.

We want our people to thrive — at work and at home — while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 36 days per quarter (pro-rata for part-time roles).

When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location(s). 

We welcome applications on the understanding that, should you be offered this role, there may be no relocation package available. Santander will pay the employer mandatory government fees that are required to pay in connection with visa sponsorship. You may be liable for your own personal employee immigration and relocation costs.( Only applicable for roles that are eligible for sponsorship)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS:

PERMANENT ROLES:

• If you are currently employed by Santander UK plc on TSB Legacy terms or by TSB and choose to apply for this Santander vacancy, please be aware that, if successful, you will move onto full Santander terms and conditions of employment and will no longer be part of the TSB Legacy population with effect from the start date of your new role.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

For further Guidance please visit Internal Mobility -  Candidate Guidance.

If you want to know more about the opportunity:

Please contact Andrew Billett – [email protected]

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