At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and drive investor fundraising for a growing FinTech.
- Company: Dynamic FinTech company focused on digital assets and payments.
- Benefits: Flexible three-day work week with high-impact responsibilities.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence growth in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Why this job: Shape financial strategy at Board level while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience in FinTech.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 120000 £ per year.
Sector: FinTech — digital assets & payments
Reporting to: CEO / Board
About the role
Our client, a growth-stage FinTech serving international markets, is seeking an experienced London-based Fractional CFO to help steer the company through its next stage of development. This is a hands-on, board-facing appointment for a commercially astute finance leader who can combine capital markets thinking with practical, day-to-day finance leadership. Working three days a week alongside the founder and leadership team, you will own the financial strategy, lead fundraising and investor relations, and provide the financial rigour needed to support an ambitious growth trajectory.
Key responsibilities
- Lead financial strategy, planning and forecasting, and act as the senior finance voice to the CEO and Board
- Drive investor fundraising activity, including preparation of investor materials, financial models and data rooms
- Support the company's public markets ambitions, working closely with NOMADs, brokers and advisers through an AIM admission and beyond
- Build and maintain robust financial controls, reporting and governance to support a scaling business
- Provide commercial insight on pricing, unit economics and capital allocation
- Manage relationships with banks, auditors, investors and advisers
Responsibilities
- Qualified accountant (ICAEW / ACCA / CIMA) with senior finance leadership experience
- Proven track record within FinTech, ideally with exposure to digital assets and/or payments
- Demonstrable experience of AIM admissions and working with NOMADs
- Strong investor fundraising credentials, from investor packs through to close
- Experience operating at CFO or Finance Director level in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
- Experience of scaling finance functions in early-to-growth-stage businesses
- International or cross-border finance experience, ideally including African markets
- Prior fractional or portfolio CFO experience
What's on offer
A flexible, high-impact fractional engagement with a growing FinTech at a pivotal moment, offering the opportunity to shape strategy at Board level while retaining the balance of a three-day-a-week commitment.
Fractional CFO FinTech Digital Assets and Payments employer: FD Capital Recruitment
FD Capital is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead the FCA authorisation project for a pioneering lending firm in the digital asset space. With a hybrid working model based in London, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth and development, alongside the chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry. The role not only provides immediate engagement but also transitions into a long-term fractional position, ensuring a rewarding career path for compliance professionals looking to shape the future of cryptoasset regulation.
