04th August, 2026
Finance Director, Regulated Payments Fin-Tech, City of London - £130,000 - £150,000 + bonus + shares
Our client is a rapidly scaling finance technology and payments platform that has recently secured Series A funding and we are keen to hire their first permanent Finance Director, which has a clear route to CFO in time.
As the business enters its next phase of growth, we are seeking an exceptional talent to lead financial strategy, governance and commercial performance across a multi-entity group.
Reporting to the Founder & CEO and working closely with the Board, this is a highly influential role with responsibility for financial planning, reporting, treasury, safeguarding oversight, regulatory compliance and commercial decision support. You will be a key point of contact between the business, the board and the VC investors.
The successful candidate will play a key role in scaling an FCA-regulated business, supporting fundraising activities and strengthening the financial foundations of a market-leading platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and Board reporting.
- Build scalable governance, financial control and reporting frameworks.
- Oversee safeguarding arrangements and regulatory compliance within an FCA-regulated environment.
- Manage treasury, liquidity and cash flow across complex payment flows.
- Provide commercial analysis and insight to support growth and profitability.
- Support capital raising, strategic initiatives and Board-level decision-making.
- Lead and develop the finance function while managing key external stakeholder relationships.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Must have experience in regulated payments, fin-tech banking, neo-banking or e-money
- Must have CASS experience
- Proven senior finance leadership experience
- Strong expertise in financial controls, treasury, forecasting and multi-entity structures.
- Experience with safeguarding, client money or FCA-regulated environments essential
- Commercially astute, hands-on and capable of operating as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board
- Must have energy and drive to make decisions and get things done
For a confidential discussion, please contact the retained search team.
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