Head of Finance

BTA; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their financial strategy and operations. With responsibilities ranging from building finance infrastructure to managing capital raises, this role offers a pathway to CFO within 12-18 months. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in fintech and a strong track record in finance leadership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

ESOPs aligned with long-term vision

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience, including 3+ years in a senior finance role.
• Experienced in fintech, payments, digital banking, or remittance.
• Track record of building finance from scratch in high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A & Strategy: Drive forecasting, budgeting, business modelling.
• Build Global Finance Infrastructure: Set up systems and policies.
• Manage fundraising and investor relations.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Technical Skills

Leadership

Education

ACA / ACCA / CA / CPA qualified

CFA or MBA (a plus)

Tools

SQL

Job description

About Aspora

Aspora is building a Financial Services platform for immigrants around the world. We are backed by influential venture capitalists like Sequoia Capital, Greylock Partners, Hummingbird Ventures, Y Combinator, & Global Founders Capital, and are on a mission to simplify global banking as easily as booking an Uber.

We're first taking on the Indian diaspora - the largest and wealthiest immigrant population. 18 million Non-Resident Indians hold over $1.5T in wealth of which $500B is back in India. They remit $125B back every year and account for 25% of all real estate purchases in India. Yet, the banking experiences of these NRIs are archaic. We're building a new age platform to service these NRIs with cross border money movement.

We are a team of 50 that works with the intensity and the agility of a sports team. With innovation, hustle, and collaboration at our core, we aim to build better banking for all immigrants around the world. Discover more about our work, our ethos, and our vision on our website, Aspora

About the Role

We are excited to hiring for our first Head of Finance who will lead Aspora's financial strategy and operations as we scale internationally. This is a high-impact, high-ownership role that reports directly to the CEO; with a fast-track path to CFO in 12-18 months.

You'll be building the finance function from the ground up; setting up infrastructure, driving strategic finance, leading capital raising, and managing multi-country financial compliance in a regulated fintech environment.

What You Will Own

• Lead FP&A & Strategy: Drive forecasting, budgeting, business modelling, and capital allocation across all business lines
• Build Global Finance Infrastructure: Set up systems, controls, and policies across the UK, UAE, India, and beyond
• Fundraising & Investor Relations: Manage equity and debt raises, investor comms, and data room ownership
• Treasury & Capital Efficiency: Oversee real-time fund flows, FX exposure, and cross-border treasury ops
• Regulatory & Audit: Own multi-jurisdictional audits, tax compliance, financial reporting, and regulator relationships
• Team Building: Hire and lead a lean, world-class finance team with scalable processes and automation

What We Need

• ACA / ACCA / CA / CPA qualified or qualified by experience (CFA or MBA a plus)
• 8+ years' experience, including 3+ years in a senior finance role
• Background in fintech, payments, digital banking, or remittance
• Track record of building finance from scratch in high-growth environments
• Exceptional communicator, comfortable engaging with execs, auditors, and regulators
• Strong technical skills, including SQL

Who You Are

• Strategic and hands-on. You think big and execute fast
• Confident in complex, regulated environments
• Analytical and tech-savvy, with a bias for automation
• Strong ownership mindset. You love building systems that scale
• Collaborative, direct, and curious-like the rest of the Aspora team

Bonus Points

• Experience in fintech or wallet-based businesses
• Exposure to digital banking environments
• Relationships with auditors, VCs, or regulators in fintech

Why Join Aspora?

• Shape the future of a global fintech platform and redefine banking for immigrants worldwide.
• Take ownership of building a financial analytics engine that directly drives product and business decisions.
• Be part of an early-stage team where your work will have a significant impact.
• Work in a dynamic, international and fast-paced environment that encourages innovation and growth.
• Collaborate with passionate individuals who are committed to building a world-class product.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and ESOPs aligned with Aspora's long-term vision.

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