The Chief Finance Officer function has overall responsibility and management of the financial resources of the firm.
Amundi, the leading European asset manager, ranking among the top 10 global players (1), offers its 100 million clients - retail, institutional and corporate - a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets. This offering is enhanced with IT tools and services to cover the entire savings value chain. A subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages close to €2.3 trillion of assets (2). With its six international investment hubs (3), financial and extra-financial research capabilities and long-standing commitment to responsible investment, Amundi is a key player in the asset management landscape.
Amundi clients benefit from the expertise and advice of 5,500 employees in 35 countries.
Amundi, a trusted partner, working every day in the interest of its clients and society
(1) Source: IPE "Top 500 Asset Managers" published in June 2025, based on assets under management as at 31/12/2024
(2) Amundi data as at 30/06/2025
(3) Paris, London, Dublin, Milan, Tokyo and San Antonio (via our strategic partnership with Victory Capital)
The Chief Finance Officer function has overall responsibility and management of the financial resources of the firm, including reporting directly to the governing body of the firm in relation to its financial affairs. Working closely alongside the CEO and COO, the CFO has overall responsibility for management of the firm's financial resources and the production and integrity of the firm's statutory and management financial information and all aspects of regulatory reporting in line with responsibilities of the Senior Managers Regime.
They will be a member of the Executive Committee, defining, leading and organising the budget process and working closely with the CEO to develop, design and deliver the Financial Business Plan. They are also responsible for managing the finance and accounting department on behalf of the Amundi Group UK entities.
Key responsibilities
* SMF 2 with the FCA and SAO with HMRC: accountable for the UK finance function and regulatory responsibilities.
* Lead budgeting, forecasting and the Financial Business Plan; act as strategic business partner to the executive team.
* Oversee month-end, management reporting and submission of accounts to Paris Head Office and Companies House.
* Manage FCA reporting (including ICARA / MIFIPRU 8), VAT, corporation tax and liaison with external auditors and tax advisors.
* Drive finance projects at UK level (corporate restructures, M&A, extraordinary transactions).
* Run operational finance: AP/AR, fixed assets, accounting system integrity and continuous process improvement.
* Cash & treasury management: cash planning, liquidity, FX mitigation and bank relationships.
* Custodial responsibilities for bank accounts and limited investments; monitor KRIs and internal controls.
* Line-manage and develop the finance team; ensure compliance with firm policies and FCA rules.
Essential experience & qualifications
* Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP / IFRS).
* Senior finance leadership in asset management/financial services with demonstrable regulatory reporting experience (FCA/SM&CR).
* Proven track record in statutory & regulatory submissions, external audit, tax reporting (VAT, CT) and treasury/liquidity management.
* Experience managing AP/AR, finance operations and implementing robust controls and process documentation.
* Strong stakeholder skills with Board, Head Office (Paris), auditors, tax authority, banks and regulators.
Desirable
* CFA/CAIA/IMC, experience with fund/accounting systems, finance transformation, M&A and group transfer-pricing/tax schemes.
