Fractional Head of Finance (UK FinTech) (Remote)

JR United Kingdom; Leigh; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK FinTech startup is seeking a fractional Head of Finance to oversee its finance function and regulatory matters. This role involves preparing financial reports, budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in financial services and strong leadership skills, working in a remote part-time capacity.

Benefits

Employee Share Options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Collaborate with external accountants regarding year-end reporting.

Skills

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Accounting Principles

Leadership

Communication

Tools

TAS

SAGE

Xero

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Fractional Head of Finance (UK FinTech) (Remote), Leigh, Greater Manchester

Job Description:

London-based FinTech, Atoa, is currently hiring for a fractional Head of Finance to join its expanding startup team. FCA authorised, and backed by leading names behind the likes of PayPal, Monzo, Xero, and Wise, Atoa allows consumers to pay UK businesses via Bank App. This allows businesses to reduce payment fees by up to 50% and get paid instantly. The fractional Head of Finance role would oversee Atoa's Finance function and oversee certain regulatory matters such as safeguarding.

Who you are

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a regulated financial services firm
• In-depth knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and analysis
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax laws
• Proficiency in financial management software, including TAS, SAGE, and Xero
• Experience in safeguarding customer funds, preferably in an authorized e-money or payment institution
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental collaboration
• Experience within a startup environment with a flexible 'can do' approach
• Ideal candidates will come from a financial services background and have a solid understanding of relevant rules and regulations
• Experience in assisting the C-Suite in future fundraising

What the job involves

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Prepare budgets and forecasts and track actual performance against budgeted performance
• Collaborate with our external accounting firm to prepare, review, and submit periodic financial reports to HMRC and Companies House
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Ensure month-end balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately
• Provide financial guidance and support to team members and other departments
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax laws
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard customer funds
• Collaborate with external accountants regarding year-end reporting
• Competitive Salary (£70,000-80,000 p/a based on experience)
• Employee Share Options
• Remote part-time work environment
• Opportunity to work in a rapidly growing startup environment

*Please note that Atoa does not work with external recruiters or agencies