At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and analysis to drive growth and optimise customer acquisition.
- Company: Join Zilch, a pioneering payment tech company on a mission to empower consumers.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, share options, private medical insurance, and flexible working.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-growing startup while shaping financial strategies.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in finance or strategy roles with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Zilch is a payment tech company on a mission to create the most empowering way to pay for anything, anywhere. Combining the best of debit, credit and savings, we give our customers the option to earn instant cashback or spread the cost of pricier purchases, completely interest free and with no late fees. We started in 2018 with a small team and a big dream - to make credit accessible to all. There are some exciting projects coming up and we’ve got big growth plans.
The Strategic Finance team’s core mission is to help Zilch make effective decisions, with the aim of building long term customer and company value. We achieve this by steering the company strategy through understanding and sharing the drivers of our business, all while managing risks and keeping an eye out for opportunities. We work with teams across the business to answer key questions that are often ambiguous in nature.
- Own the commercial oversight of Acquisitions & Growth, ensuring efficient deployment of a significant annual marketing budget through rigorous CAC, payback, and incrementality analysis.
- Act as a senior commercial partner to the Growth and Product teams, to optimise customer lifecycle behaviour through challenging our strategy on pricing, paid incentives, and channel mix with a value-led lens.
- Size, prioritise, and evaluate acquisition initiatives and experiments, focusing on GP impact, unit economics, and speed to value.
- Grapple with trade-offs across the business, helping to guide effective use of capital.
Experience in strategy, finance, consulting, or commercial roles, with direct exposure to acquisitions and growth in a startup or scale-up environment.
A curious, first-principles problem solver who enjoys tackling ambiguous, high-impact commercial questions.
Proven ability to operate at pace in a fast-growing business, balancing speed with analytical rigour.
Strong commercial judgement, including experience evaluating trade-offs and guiding effective allocation of capital.
An excellent communicator, able to synthesise complex analysis into clear, compelling recommendations for senior stakeholders.
Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or Finance/Economics fields.
Advanced complex financial modelling and data querying skills (experience with SQL and/or BI tools such as Looker would be an advantage, but not mandatory).
Ideally 6+ years of relevant experience in a strategic, growth or commercial role.
Compensation & Savings:
- Pension scheme.
- Permanent employees enjoy access to our Share Options Scheme.
- £200 for WFH Setup.
Private Medical Insurance including:
- GP consultations (video, telephone or face-to-face).
- Mental health support.
- Optical, dental & audiological cover.
- Employee Assistance Programme including: 24/7 remote GP & physiotherapy.
- Savings & discounts on everyday shopping.
- Gym membership discounts.
Family Friendly Policies:
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Enhanced paternity pay.
- Enhanced shared parental leave.
- Learning Suite for e-courses.
- Internal Training Programmes.
- FCA & Regulatory training.
- Hybrid Working.
- Casual dress code.
Senior Finance, Planning and Analysis Manager in London employer: Zilch UK
Zilch is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating impactful solutions for over 5 million customers, with ample opportunities for professional growth through training and development programmes. Located in a fast-paced environment, Zilch offers competitive benefits including private medical insurance, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to employee well-being, making it a truly rewarding place to advance your career.
