Finance Director (m/f/d)

infinnity financial technologies GmbH; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative fintech company is seeking a strategic Finance Director to lead financial operations for its rapidly expanding UK subsidiary. This pivotal role involves managing day-to-day financial management, ensuring compliance, and partnering with leadership to support strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in a senior finance role within a high-growth environment, with deep knowledge of financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Join a dynamic team and help shape the financial strategy in a collaborative environment, while enjoying competitive compensation and exceptional career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Performance-based Incentives

Equity Potential

Hybrid Working Model

Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a senior finance role within high-growth fintech.
• Deep knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS and proven experience in FP&A.
• Hands-on style with strong communication skills and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations and improve core finance functions.
• Support strategic decision-making with data-driven insights.
• Enhance processes and controls to support UK expansion.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Debt Funding

Team Management

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

ABOUT US

Since 2020, Pliant has been on a mission to empower companies to grow by providing a smart way to pay that scales with their business. With our app and API-based solutions, Pliant allows companies to issue physical and virtual credit cards, automate payment processes, track spending, and seamlessly integrate these data into their finance stack.

Pliant is growing quickly. With our expansion into 25 international markets, we believe that people, passion, and diversity are the key ingredients to our future success. Our growing team of 170+ Plianteers come from 35 nationalities, and have offices in London, Vienna, and Helsinki, in addition to our global HQ in Berlin. To date, and as a Series A fintech, we've raised over $70M in equity financing from world-class investors such as PayPal Ventures, Motive, Speedinvest, et al, as well as over $200M in debt financing.

We're just getting started and are looking for more people to join us on our journey!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for a strategic, hands-on Finance Director (m/f/d) to lead the financial operations of our rapidly scaling UK subsidiary, Pliant Payments Ltd. (Pliant UK). This role is an exceptional opportunity for a finance leader to help build and scale the UK business as well as to support the funding of the entire business of a high-growth fintech, working closely with and reporting to the Group CFO.

As Finance Director of Pliant UK, you'll be responsible for leading day-to-day financial management, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and partnering with leadership to support strategic initiatives, especially debt funding. This role is ideal for someone eager to step into a high-impact position that blends operational excellence with forward-looking financial planning and capital structure management in a fast-paced environment.

This is a pivotal role for an ambitious finance leader who thrives in growth settings, values autonomy, and enjoys translating financial insights into strategic business outcomes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead Financial Operations: Hands-on manage and improve core finance functions in the UK - including accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and audit coordination - ensuring operational accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Support Strategic Decision-Making: Partner with business leads and the Group CFO to provide data-driven insights and financial analysis that support strategic planning and investment decisions, contributing directly to Pliant UK's success.
• Enhance Processes & Controls: Implement scalable processes, internal controls, and reporting frameworks to support the UK's continued expansion and evolving regulatory environment.
• Regulatory & Governance Support: Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to FCA regulations and evolving UK regulatory frameworks. Act as a finance point of contact for auditors and regulators, as needed.
• Support Strategic Debt Funding: Co-engage potential debt funding partners, co-negotiate terms as well as manage legal & operational implementation of debt funding transactions.
• Stakeholder Management: Build effective relationships with external partners including auditors, banks, funds and legal advisors. Manage and monitor financing arrangements in close coordination with the Group Finance team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across functions to align finance with product, commercial, and operations teams, ensuring financial considerations are embedded into key initiatives and decisions.
• Team Building: Manage and mentor junior finance team members, helping to develop a high-performing, efficient, and motivated finance function within Pliant.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Substantial experience in a senior finance role within a high-growth fintech, payments, lending, or broader financial services company.
• Deep working knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS, along with proven experience in FP&A, audit processes, budgeting, and financial controls.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting and engagement in FCA-supervised environments, even if not the primary liaison.
• Experience supporting or managing financing operations and stakeholder relations as well as in debt funding.
• A hands-on, detail-oriented working style combined with strong communication skills and strategic thinking.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with ambiguity; you bring structure and clarity to fast-evolving challenges.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Previous experience in investment banking, consulting, or audit is advantageous, particularly in client-facing or strategic roles.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary, compelling performance-based incentives, and meaningful equity potential
• Join an innovative and rapidly expanding international fintech backed by top-tier investors, positioned for significant growth
• Exceptional career growth and professional development opportunities, including high visibility with senior executives and board-level stakeholders
• Hybrid working model with flexibility for remote work, plus auto-enrolment into our workplace pension with enhanced employer contributions
• Opportunity to shape and drive financial strategy in a key market within a highly collaborative, international environment