Chief Finance and Operating Officer (CFOO)

A rare opportunity to help establish the financial and operational foundations of Northern LGPS as it builds its FCA authorised investment management company.

About Northern LGPS

Northern LGPS is a c£70bn pooled investment partnership for the Local Government Pension Scheme, bringing together the investments of Greater Manchester Pension Fund, Merseyside Pension Fund and West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

Building on the foundations of its collaboration over several years, Northern LGPS is now entering the next phase of its development. This phase focuses on establishing an FCA authorised investment management company with a dedicated senior leadership team; strengthening governance and creating a clear operating model to support long-term investment outcomes.

For those joining at this stage, the opportunity is exceptional. These roles offer the chance to shape strategy, set standards and build leadership capability for the long term, working closely with the partner funds, who are both shareholders and clients, Boards and regulators to ensure Northern LGPS continues to evolve as a well-governed, resilient investment organisation.

The role

• Lead the financial stewardship and operational infrastructure of Northern LGPS
• Establish robust financial, operational and governance frameworks for a newly authorised FCA regulated entity
• Oversee financial planning, reporting, capital and liquidity management
• Build and lead the finance and operations functions, ensuring strong control and efficiency
• Work closely with the CEO and Board to support strategic decision making and organisational development
• Develop scalable operational processes as the organisation grows
• Manage relationships with regulators, auditors and key external service providers
• Carry out the SMF2, SMF3 and SMF24 roles for a c£70bn AIFM with MiFID permissions

About you

Given the importance of establishing the control framework early in the organisation’s development, we are particularly interested in candidates who are able to start immediately or at short notice. Applications are welcomed on either a permanent or contract basis.

• Senior leader with significant experience in asset management, pensions or regulated financial services
• Strong background in finance, operations or both within complex regulated organisations
• Experience working with Boards, regulators and external stakeholders
• Ability to build functions, frameworks and teams in a growing organisation
• Motivated by the opportunity to help establish a new organisation

How to apply

To apply, please submit your application via LinkedIn.

If you would like an initial, confidential discussion about the role or the wider Northern LGPS project, please contact Paul Battye, Chief Executive and Lead Partner, on 0161 402 0160.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 26th March 2026.