Finance Controller

This fast-growing payment technology company operates with 100–150 employees across multiple global locations.

Company Overview

The business consists of two core entities: a software business delivering a next‑generation payment orchestration platform and a network of regulated entities supporting global payment operations. It has seen strong, steady revenue growth and is already profitable. The culture is collaborative, diverse, non‑corporate, and highly execution‑focused — a close‑knit, founder‑led organisation where leaders remain fully approachable and hands‑on.

What the Company Does

• Smart transaction routing, cascading, and optimisation
• Automated reconciliation and analytics
• Support for a broad range of global payment methods (cards, APMs, local rails)
• A proprietary fraud and risk model assessing user trust and risk
• Integrations with 500+ payment providers globally
• High‑level security accreditation (PCI DSS Level 1, ISO 27001, GDPR compliant)

The business has grown transaction volumes by over 40% month‑on‑month, with an international presence.

Current Finance Environment

• Financial operations are kept intentionally lean and simple.
• Core accounting is managed by a contractor (1 day/week).
• A small finance support team in India (4–5 people) handles operational tasks, data, and commissions.
• The business aims to automate wherever possible, rather than build a large finance department.

Role: Finance Controller

This is a pivotal and highly hands‑on role, responsible for owning the finance function as the business scales. The position is designed with clear progression toward a future CFO role.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Operations

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely reporting.
• Oversee commission and revenue‑share structures with partners.
• Manage and support the India‑based finance operations team.
• Ensure financial processes remain robust, compliant, and scalable.

Commercial & Strategic Finance

• Leverage rich transaction data to optimise revenue and margins.
• Provide insight to guide partnership decisions and commercial strategy.
• Support leadership with analytical and financial modelling.
• Contribute to automation and system improvements.

Leadership & Growth

• Build and refine the finance function as the company expands.
• Step into broader responsibilities over time, shaping the path toward CFO.

Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in financial control, accounting, and operational finance.
• Ability to extract insight from complex data to support commercial outcomes.
• Comfortable working in a small, fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Attributes & Mindset

• Hands‑on, proactive, and comfortable rolling up sleeves.
• Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally.
• Ambitious, with the capability and desire to become a future CFO.
• Thrives in a non‑corporate, agile organisation.

Why Join?

• High‑growth environment with global expansion and strong customer traction.
• Opportunity to build and shape the finance function from the ground up.
• Direct exposure to founders and senior leadership.
• A culture that is ambitious but friendly, diverse, and non‑hierarchical.
• Fast‑moving company where your impact will be immediate and visible.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance