b Overview /b p In this highly commercial CFO role, you will steer financial planning, reporting, treasury, and regulatory compliance for a rapidly scaling FCA-regulated fintech payments platform. You’ll partner with the Founder, CEO, and Board to shape strategy, influence investments, and underpin growth through robust governance and financial controls. This is a hands-on, advisory position focused on performance, capital management, and strategic decision support. A track record in regulated payments and multi-entity structures will help you drive the next phase of growth. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li bonus /li li long-term incentive plan (LTIP) /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and Board reporting /li li Build scalable governance, financial control and reporting frameworks /li li Oversee safeguarding arrangements and regulatory compliance within FCA-regulated environment /li li Manage treasury, liquidity and cash flow across complex payment flows /li li Provide commercial analysis and insight to support growth and profitability /li li Support and influence all commercial decisions within the business /li li Drive strategy and execution of growth plans /li li Lead sales, pipeline initiatives and capital raising activity /li li Lead external relationships with providers and capital partners /li li Lead and develop the finance team and drive performance across the business /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) /li li Experience as a Group or Divisional CFO /li li Experience in regulated payments, fintech banking, neo-banking or e-money /li li Senior finance leadership as number-one /li li Strong expertise in financial controls, treasury, forecasting and multi-entity structures /li li Experience with safeguarding, client money or FCA-regulated environments /li li Commercially astute, hands-on, trusted adviser to CEO and Board /li li Energy and drive to make decisions and get things done /li /ul ul li commercial acumen /li li trustworthy adviser to CEO and Board /li li hands-on leadership /li li financial controls /li li treasury /li li forecasting /li /ul
CFO - London London employer: Trace Recruitment
As a rapidly scaling fin-tech and payments platform based in the heart of the City of London, we offer an exceptional opportunity for our Finance Director to not only lead financial strategy but also to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a market-leading business. Our dynamic work culture fosters innovation and collaboration, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have the resources and support needed to advance your career towards a CFO position. With competitive compensation, including bonuses and equity, and the chance to work closely with the CEO and Board, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving industry.
