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# Principal Consultant - (Senior Manager) Finance Transformation at Capco

- **Company:** Capco
- **Location:** Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-09-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/capco/jobs/8174326

## Job description

Principal Consultant – Finance Transformation

Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Finance, Risk, Regulatory & Financial Crime | Type: Permanent

Empower finance leadership through strategic transformation

## The Role

Capco is looking for Principal Consultants to join our growing Finance Transformation capability within the Finance, Risk, Regulatory & Financial Crime (FRRF) practice. You'll play a key role in helping CFOs, Treasurers, and senior finance leaders maximise the value of their finance and treasury functions through operating model redesign, process transformation, and strategic technology delivery. You'll also leverage approved AI tools and AI-enabled ways of working to improve analysis, accelerate insight generation, and enhance delivery while applying responsible AI practices and appropriate human oversight.

## What You'll Do

- Deliver finance transformation programmes spanning regulatory change (including Basel, IFRS, and PRA), finance technology, process optimisation, and operating model transformation, identifying opportunities to leverage AI-enabled workflows and automation.
- Partner with CFOs, Treasurers, and C-suite stakeholders to implement finance strategies, strengthen controls, and optimise regulatory reporting, including ICAAP, ILAAP, and Recovery and Resolution Planning (RRP).
- Define business requirements and manage end-to-end project delivery across finance, treasury, and regulatory change initiatives, ensuring appropriate governance where AI-assisted tools are utilised.
- Design and implement stress testing frameworks across credit, market, and liquidity risk to support regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making, using AI-enabled analysis where appropriate.
- Collaborate with technology teams to embed digital, automation, and AI-enabled solutions into finance processes, architecture, and operating models to improve efficiency and business outcomes.

## What We're Looking For

- Experience delivering finance transformation programmes within financial services or management consulting.
- Strong understanding of finance operating models, accounting processes, regulatory change, and financial reporting.
- Experience with finance technology implementations, including ERP platforms, subledgers, automation, and optimisation solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using approved AI tools to enhance analysis, productivity, and decision-making while maintaining sound professional judgement.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence audiences from project teams through to CFOs and executive leadership.

Bonus Points For

- Professional finance qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
- Familiarity with Basel, Solvency II, IFRS, SOX, PRA, or EBA regulatory requirements.
- Experience delivering finance transformation programmes involving RPA, cloud technologies, AI-enabled solutions, or Generative AI within finance functions.
- Strong business analysis or project management credentials such as Agile, PMI, or PRINCE2.
- Experience supporting business development, proposition development, leadership initiatives, or client growth.

## Why Join Capco

- Deliver high-impact transformation programmes for Tier 1 financial institutions.
- Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.
- Access continuous learning, industry certifications, and structured career development.
- Help shape the future of finance transformation through innovation, automation, and technology.
- Be part of a team delivering meaningful change across financial services and energy.

## Benefits

- Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
- Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
- Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
- Family Care: Eight complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
- Holiday Flexibility: Five weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
- Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually. Take your pick—workshops, certifications, e-learning—your growth, your way. Business Coach assigned from Day One to help accelerate your development.
- Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
- Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco

We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know—we'll be happy to help. We value each person's unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration—a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

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## About Capco

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Capco is a global management and technology consultancy specializing in the financial services and energy industries, known for its deep industry expertise and entrepreneurial culture.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Wholly owned subsidiary of Wipro Limited since 2021)
- **Headquarters**: London, England, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 1998
- **Founders**: Rob Heyvaert

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Financial services (banking, payments, capital markets, wealth & asset management, insurance) and energy
- **Target customers**: Large enterprises in highly regulated sectors (B2B/Enterprise)
- **Mission/Purpose statement**: “Do something different by combining deep industry expertise, strong consulting fundamentals, real innovation, and a relentless focus on client impact.” [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us)

## Products & Services
Capco delivers consulting services rather than standalone products. Major service areas include:

- **Banking & Payments**: Digital banking transformation, core modernization, payments advisory.
- **Capital Markets**: Technology and data transformation, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance.
- **Wealth & Asset Management**: Customer relationship enhancement, operational scalability, control environment strengthening.
- **Insurance**: M&A support, technology innovation, profitability improvement.
- **Energy**: Commodity trading and risk management, energy transition, utilities transformation.

All services are delivered as **management and technology consulting** engagements.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (acquired by Wipro in March 2021 for $1.45 billion) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco)
- **Key Metric (Private)**: Total headcount of ~5,930 (9.2% YoY growth); 670 active job postings [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: **Wipro Limited** (parent company); earlier investor **Thomas Weisel Partners** (led $80M PE round in 2000)
- **Growth Signals**: +9.2% headcount growth year-over-year; +30.5% LinkedIn follower growth (530,600 followers); recruitment volume up 10.4% quarterly [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep domain expertise** across financial services and energy – nearly three decades of focused experience.
- **Expert-led, AI‑infused** delivery model that embeds technology and AI into every engagement.
- **Strong brand and alumni network** (graduates of Capco work at UBS, Accenture, HSBC, etc.) – signals talent development and industry connections.
- **Low bureaucracy, entrepreneurial culture** – flat hierarchies encourage ownership and client impact.

## Strategic Focus
- Embedding AI and data as core enablers across all consulting work (“AI is not an add‑on – it is a core part of how we shape, build, and deliver value” [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us)).
- Continuing to expand in energy consulting alongside core financial services.
- Driving measurable outcomes and lasting value for clients while maintaining a people‑first culture.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Be Yourself at Work” (#BYAW) is a foundational value promoting inclusion, authenticity, and belonging. Minimal hierarchy and entrepreneurial freedom are emphasized. [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us/our-culture-and-values)
- **Learning & Development**: Structured programs from entry‑level Associate Talent Program (ATP) to experienced hire tracks; mentorship and hands‑on client exposure.
- **Wellbeing**: Wellbeing@Capco program integrated into culture; benefits designed to support work‑life balance. [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us/our-culture-and-values)
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Not explicitly stated, but global offices in 43 countries suggest hybrid presence; role‑dependent.
- **Notable perks**: Global mobility opportunities, comprehensive benefits, flat structure allowing early responsibility.

## Sources
1. [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/) – Company overview
2. [capco.com - About Us](https://www.capco.com/about-us) – History, leadership, vision
3. [capco.com - Careers](https://www.capco.com/careers) – Culture, learning, benefits
4. [capco.com - Culture & Values](https://www.capco.com/about-us/our-culture-and-values) – ESG, #BYAW, wellbeing
5. [linkedin.com/company/capco](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco) – Headcount, funding, acquisitions, recruitment data

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