Global CFO – International Payments & Growth

Absolute Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 260,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An international payments business is seeking an experienced CFO to lead the financial strategy and governance across the UK and Middle East. The successful candidate will shape the commercial strategy and oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. This role requires proven experience in financial services and the ability to work across cultures. Frequent travel to the Middle East will be expected. A unique opportunity to influence a rapidly growing business in the payments sector.

Qualifications

• Proven CFO or senior finance executive within financial services.
• Deep understanding of regulated environments and cross-border payments.
• Comfortable working across cultures and travelling regularly.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy ensuring alignment with group growth objectives.
• Own all financial reporting, budgeting, and statutory accounts for the group.
• Partner with product and operations teams to improve financial performance.

Skills

Financial strategy alignment

Financial governance

Cross-border payments insight

Strong commercial acumen

Exceptional communication skills

Job description

An international payments business is seeking an experienced CFO to lead the financial strategy and governance across the UK and Middle East. The successful candidate will shape the commercial strategy and oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. This role requires proven experience in financial services and the ability to work across cultures. Frequent travel to the Middle East will be expected. A unique opportunity to influence a rapidly growing business in the payments sector.