Finance Director - rapidly growing, innovative, international fintech business

Based: East London / Central London / Hybrid

Salary: £120,000 - £135,000 (dependent on experience) plus excellent benefits

Seeking a qualified ACA, CIMA or ACA with at least 7 years PQE

Finance Director - About the business

A rapidly growing and innovative fintech business that focuses on niche, international payments and is shaking up its specialist sector Vibrant organisation that is expanding both in the UK and on the international stage and has substantial financial backing.

Finance Director - About the role

Working closely alongside the CEO, the Finance Director will take overall responsibility for the finance function and play a key role in the strategic direction of the business. Duties will include:

• Overseeing the smooth running of the entire finance function
• Develop and implement financial strategy across the UK and support international expansion
• Provision of insightful performance analysis and strategic evaluation
• Preparation of reports for Board of Director meetings
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Communicate with investment teams and develop strong banking relationships
• Manage and supervise a small finance team
• Ad hoc strategic tasks as delegated by the CEO

Finance Director - Candidate requirements

This role requires an experienced finance professional , Finance Director / CFO who can operate strategically and hands on.

• Degree educated, and a qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA with at least 7 years PQE
• 10 years + of proven finance experience within a rapid growth fintech / payments business and ideally within an international environment
• Deep knowledge of the international payments landscape and treasury management
• Thorough understanding of commercial finance and business strategy
• Willingness to "muck in" across all areas of the finance function
• An excellent team player with a confident, outgoing personality and a commercial mindset
• A strong communicator who has the ability to implement and influence change at all levels.
• Previous line management experience essential
• Knowledge of Xero

Finance Director - Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Excellent benefits

This is a truly outstanding role at an exciting time in the company's growth. The Finance Directorr will play an integral part of this and will be a highly visible and influential role within the business - a fantastic opportunity to gain some excellent experience and take your career to the next level.

Interviews will take place sooner rather than later so if it of interest please do not delay in sending over your CV.