Head of Financial Technology

A cutting-edge FinTech in the City of London is now looking to hire a Head of Financial Technology on a permanent basis to lead the transformation of the finance technology landscape, driving modernisation, innovation and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will be a technologist at heart and have a background from either a challenger bank or FinTech. They also must have a proven track record of delivering cutting-edge finance systems and be well-versed in FinOps and Automation.

This role is offering a base of £130,000 to £165,000 (potential flexibility) + a strong benefits package. Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape and deliver a strategic roadmap for finance systems, including ERP, payments, treasury, and reporting platforms, etc.
• Spearhead a major ERP implementation and overhaul of payments architecture, which includes mobile-first solutions.
• Enable seamless integration between financial systems and the data platform to support advanced analytics and GenAI-powered reporting.
• Ensure robust data integrity, regulatory compliance and best-in-class governance.
• Collaborate across Finance, IT, Data and Operations to deliver impactful solutions and maximise vendor partnerships.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven expertise in finance systems architecture, ERP delivery (Workday beneficial), and payments transformation.
• Strong understanding of core finance processes and cloud platforms.
• Exceptional project and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams in financial services or FinTech.
• Strategic, collaborative leadership style and the drive to deliver change in a complex environment.

If you are an experienced Head of Financial Technology with the required background, please respond to this ad in the first instance with an up-to-date version of your CV for review.