_{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.

Candidate Profile

• 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

This is an opportunity to help shape a category-defining business in a rapidly evolving market. The successful candidate will combine strategic leadership with operational excellence, helping drive sustainable growth while ensuring robust governance and regulatory compliance.

For a confidential discussion, please contact the retained search team.
  

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