Fractional Head of Finance (UK FinTech) (Remote)

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK FinTech startup is seeking a Fractional Head of Finance to oversee financial operations and regulatory matters. With a competitive salary and remote part-time work, this role is ideal for someone with extensive experience in financial services. The candidate will manage financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, contributing to the company's growth. This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly expanding startup backed by industry leaders.

Benefits

Employee Share Options

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and timely financial reports.
• Collaborating with external accounting firms for compliance.
• Conducting comprehensive financial analysis.

Skills

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Analysis

Leadership

Communication

Tools

TAS

SAGE

Xero

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London (West End), United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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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 PayPal, Monzo, Xero, and Wise, Atoa enables consumers to pay UK businesses via Bank App, reducing payment fees by up to 50% and facilitating instant payments. The fractional Head of Finance will oversee Atoa's Finance function and manage 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
• Deep knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and analysis
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax laws
• Proficiency in financial management software such as 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 in a startup environment with a flexible, 'can-do' attitude
• Candidates from a financial services background with a solid understanding of relevant rules and regulations are preferred
• Ability to assist the C-Suite in future fundraising efforts

What the job involves

• Preparing accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements
• Creating budgets and forecasts; tracking actual performance against these
• Collaborating with external accounting firms to prepare, review, and submit reports to HMRC and Companies House
• Conducting comprehensive financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Ensuring accurate month-end balance sheet reconciliations
• Providing financial guidance and support to team members and other departments
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax laws
• Establishing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard customer funds
• Working with external accountants on year-end reporting
• Offering a competitive salary (£70,000-80,000 p/a based on experience)
• Providing 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