Head of Finance

PaymentGenes Recruitment; Vigo; A distancia; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A dynamic fintech innovator is seeking a Head of Finance to drive the financial strategy for its expanding operations. This fully remote role requires over 10 years of experience in financial leadership within the fintech or payments sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in financial modeling and strategic planning, with the ability to navigate U.S. and European regulatory environments. Competitive compensation and flexible working hours are offered.

Servicios

Competitive compensation + comprehensive benefits

Fully remote position with flexible working hours

Personal and professional development support

Formación

• 10+ years in financial leadership, ideally in fintech, payments, or SaaS.
• Experience scaling companies in U.S. and European markets.
• Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead global financial strategy, operations, and compliance.
• Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with expansion goals.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations across regions.

Conocimientos

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Risk management

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Educación

MBA, CPA, or CFA

Descripción del empleo

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Head of Finance to join a rapidly scaling fintech innovator in the payment orchestration space. With four years of successful transaction processing and ambitious plans to expand across the USA and European markets, this is a high-impact leadership role at a pivotal stage of growth.

The company’s platform empowers businesses with global card processing and alternative payment methods, smart routing, fraud prevention, and real-time dashboards—all via a single API. If you're passionate about driving financial strategy in a dynamic fintech environment, we’d love to connect with you.

Your Role :

As Head of Finance, you will lead the global financial strategy, operations, and compliance for a high-growth fintech organization. You’ll work closely with the CEO and executive team to scale operations, ensure financial health, and enable long-term success.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute a financial strategy aligned with expansion goals in the U.S. and Europe
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team on financial performance and risk
• Oversee audits, tax strategy, and ensure full regulatory compliance across regions

Financial Planning & Analysis

Lead forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis across revenue streams

Monitor and optimize financial KPIs, including processing costs and customer profitability

Identify cost-saving opportunities while supporting continued growth

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure adherence to relevant regulations : PSD2, PCI DSS, DORA, SOX, and U.S. reporting standards

Implement robust internal controls and risk mitigation strategies

Advise on legal, cross-border, and Private Equity compliance matters

Capital & Fundraising Strategy

Oversee cash flow, liquidity, and working capital

Support equity and debt fundraising efforts and maintain investor relations

Build strong banking and financial partnerships

Vendor & Partner Relations

Collaborate with product and partnerships teams on vendor negotiations and financial terms

Represent the company in strategic financial conversations with external stakeholders

Requirements

10+ years in financial leadership, ideally in fintech, payments, or SaaS

Experience scaling companies in the U.S. and European markets

Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and cross-border regulatory environments

Knowledge of payment ecosystems, transaction flows, and revenue optimization models

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred

Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus

Benefits

Competitive compensation + comprehensive benefits

Fully remote position with flexible working hours

High-impact role with direct influence on company direction

Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive team culture

Personal and professional development support

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