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 Gen AI-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.

Boost your career

Find thousands of job opportunities by signing up to eFinancialCareers today.

Tell us your Ideal Employer. Click next and follow the link to our survey.

#J-18808-Ljbffr