About the Client

Our client is a fast-growing fintech company operating in the payments space under a regulated Electronic Money Institution (EMI) framework.

The company focuses on delivering modern acquiring solutions for digital and high-growth businesses, combining strong regulatory foundations with a product-driven and agile culture. The team is scaling rapidly, with an emphasis on building robust financial and operational infrastructure.

Role Overview

This is a senior leadership role working closely with the CFO as a strategic and operational partner.

The Deputy CFO will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building scalable financial processes. This position combines high-level financial leadership with hands-on execution across planning, treasury, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CFO on financial strategy, governance, and overall business performance

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and company-wide planning processes

• Drive financial analysis, profitability optimization, and support strategic decision-making

• Oversee treasury, liquidity management, and capital allocation

• Ensure full compliance with regulatory frameworks (EMI, FCA) and manage audits and regulator interactions

• Supervise safeguarding, client funds reconciliation, and regulatory reporting

• Improve financial processes, controls, and systems to support scaling operations

Requirements

• Proven experience as Finance Director / Deputy CFO / senior finance leader in fintech, payments, or regulated financial services

• Strong knowledge of card acquiring, payment flows, and schemes (e.g., Visa / Mastercard)

• Deep understanding of EMI/FCA regulations, safeguarding, and regulatory reporting

• Experience with financial planning, scaling businesses, and driving profitability

• Hands-on experience working with regulators and managing audits

• Strong expertise in treasury, liquidity, and capital management

Key Soft Skills

• Strategic mindset with strong execution capability

• High ownership and accountability

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, scaling environment

• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication

• Detail-oriented with a structured approach to problem-solving

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience

• Collaborative and transparent team culture

• High-impact role in a scaling fintech company

• Recognition of personal milestones and achievements

• Social benefits

Apply in 2 min to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact!