VP - Automation and Optimisation SME
Deerfoot IT Recruitment
| Company | Deerfoot IT Recruitment |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Hybrid / London |
| Remote | Hybrid (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 2 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Vice President, Digital Engineering Services Optimisation & Efficiency Lead
Location: London – Hybrid (2-3 days per week in office)
Salary: TBC + Excellent Benefits + Bonus
Deerfoot 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 Overview
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Lead financial planning and analysis across Digital Engineering, managing both Opex and Capex budgets.
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Identify and deliver cost optimisation opportunities across BAU and investment portfolios.
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Strengthen financial governance and transparency over technology expenditure.
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Partner with senior leadership to align financial strategies with long-term technology objectives.
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Support transformation initiatives, including the shift to cloud-based architectures.
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Drive resource planning, reporting improvements, and the development of FinOps capabilities.
About You
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Proven experience in senior financial management or FP&A roles within technology or financial services (5–7+ years).
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Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with experience using Power BI and Oracle Cloud Financials.
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities, comfortable influencing senior leaders.
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Strategic thinker with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
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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?
Please apply through Deerfoot Recruitment today. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. Every application is reviewed with confidentiality and professionalism.