Chief Finance Officer – Card Payments (Neo Bank M&A)

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading neobank seeks an Interim Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial operations and fundraising during a pivotal growth phase. Candidates should have extensive experience in fintech and a deep understanding of the payments ecosystem. The role offers a strategic leadership position with remote working flexibility and the opportunity to shape high-level investor engagement.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Strategic leadership role

Exposure to high-level fundraising

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CFO or Finance Director in fintech or card payments.
• International experience with teams in the US and Europe.
• Experience supporting or leading fundraising rounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial aspects of fundraising rounds and investor communications.
• Oversee daily financial operations and ensure accurate reporting.
• Collaborate on financial strategy and provide insights for decision-making.

Skills

Financial Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Investor Relations

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

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Chief Finance Officer – Card Payments (Neo Bank M&A), Dartford

Client: ReachX

Location: Dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 10.06.2025

Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: London / UK / Remote

Duration: Flexible on the Consultant availability (potential to extend or become permanent)

Start Date: ASAP

Reporting to: CEO and Board of Directors

Job Title: Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Company Overview: Our client is an ambitious neobank operating in the digital payments space, offering card-based financial services through a scalable SaaS-driven infrastructure. As we enter a pivotal stage of growth and strategic fundraising, we seek a commercially minded Interim CFO to lead finance, fundraising, and global financial operations.

Role Overview: The Interim CFO will be a key member of the leadership team, providing financial direction, managing investor relations during the fundraise, and ensuring robust financial governance. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in card payments, fintech, or banking SaaS startups, with proven experience managing teams across Europe and the US.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising & Investor Relations: Lead all financial aspects of upcoming fundraising rounds, prepare financial models and investor materials, act as the main finance contact for investors, and support due diligence and deal structuring.
• Strategic Financial Management: Collaborate with the CEO and executive team on financial strategy, provide insights for decision-making, and lead scenario planning and forecasting.
• Financial Operations & Reporting: Oversee daily financial operations, ensure accurate reporting according to standards, establish internal controls, and coordinate audits and compliance.
• Team Leadership & International Coordination: Lead and mentor the finance team, work with cross-functional teams across Europe and the US, and support building the finance function for scale.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience as CFO, Interim CFO, or Finance Director in high-growth fintech or card payments companies.
• Deep understanding of payments ecosystem, revenue recognition, and financial regulation in fintech.
• Experience supporting or leading fundraising rounds at Series A/B or similar.
• International experience with teams and investors in the US and Europe.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred but not essential.

What We Offer:

• A strategic leadership role during a key growth phase.
• Flexible, remote working environment.
• Exposure to high-level fundraising and investor engagement.
• Opportunity to impact the trajectory of a cutting-edge neobank.