Financial Director (London)

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Our client is a fast-growing, VC-backed fintech business with exciting expansion plans. They are seeking a Finance Director who can act as a key strategic partner, while also being hands-on and customer-focused. This is a hybrid role requiring travel to Bristol at least 1-2 days a week.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner and leader
• Provide financial insights and guidance as a trusted partner to the CEO and senior leadership team
• Lead the OKR process, ensuring goals are realistic and aligned with value creation
• Manage stakeholders and communicate effectively with the Board
• Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team
• Translate complex models into understandable tools for various audiences

Financial strategy

• Develop financial strategies in collaboration with Product, People, Marketing, Support, Ops, and Data teams, focusing on customer value
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial operations
• Maintain customer economic models (CAC, LTV, payback, retention) to inform budgeting, forecasting, and growth strategies

Planning, forecasting, and performance

• Manage quarterly and annual budgets, reforecasting, and scenario planning, adapting as the business scales and innovates
• Collaborate with functional leads to understand drivers of performance and enhance outcomes
• Define and track key metrics related to efficiency, retention, growth, and profitability

Finance operations, controls, and risk management

• Oversee finance operations, treasury, payroll, AP/AR, financial reporting, and compliance
• Implement robust financial controls and risk management practices to support sustainable growth
• Ensure financial systems are efficient, automated, and scalable
• Stay compliant with regulatory requirements, including FCA standards, and prepare for audits

Profile

• Proven experience as a Finance Director or senior finance leader in a fast-growing environment, preferably in tech, subscription, or fintech sectors
• Experience working with senior leadership teams
• Strong strategic, financial, and commercial acumen
• Confident in customer metrics such as CAC, LTV, payback, and retention
• Skilled in financial modeling, scenario planning, and dynamic budgeting
• Excellent communicator, capable of presenting to investors and Boards with clarity
• Track record of leading finance transformation and scaling initiatives
• Knowledge of financial regulations, ideally including FCA
• Experience with systems, automation, and scaling finance operations
• Effective leadership with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media, Financial Services, Venture Capital, and Private Equity

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