Head of Finance and Financial Control

Zeta; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Director of Finance, where you'll lead the finance team in a fast-paced, FCA-regulated environment. This role is vital for shaping financial strategies and ensuring compliance while driving operational success. You will be responsible for establishing robust financial processes, managing audits, and ensuring regulatory adherence. If you have a passion for finance and a proven track record in leadership within a dynamic setting, this opportunity is your chance to make a significant impact in the banking tech industry.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior finance roles in FCA-regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations and UK financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop the finance team while implementing financial policies.
• Oversee cash flow management, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Skills

Senior finance leadership experience

Consumer credit knowledge

API and E-Money requirements

Financial process establishment

FCA regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Degree in finance, accounting, or economics

Tools

General ledger software

Accounting software

Job description

About Zeta

Zeta is a Next-Gen Banking Tech company that empowers banks and fintechs to launch banking products for the future. It was founded by Bhavin Turakhia and Ramki Gaddipati in 2015. Our flagship processing platform - Zeta Tachyon - is the industry's first modern, cloud-native, and fully API-enabled stack that brings together issuance, processing, lending, core banking, fraud & risk, and many more capabilities as a single-vendor stack. 15M+ cards have been issued on our platform globally. Zeta is actively working with the largest Banks and Fintechs in multiple global markets transforming customer experience for multi-million card portfolios. Zeta has over 1700+ employees - with over 70% roles in R&D - across locations in the US, EMEA, and Asia. We raised $280 million at a $1.5 billion valuation from Softbank, Mastercard, and other investors in 2021.

Learn more @ www.zeta.tech, careers.zeta.tech, LinkedIn, Twitter.

About the Role

The Director of Finance will be a member of the UK executive leadership team supporting FCA-regulated consumer credit card lenders, Authorised Payment Institutions, and E-Money providers. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is critical in establishing and driving the operational success.

Responsibilities

1. Finance Team Establishment
   • Build and develop the finance team, ensuring recruitment of high-calibre talent to support business objectives.
   • Design and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls suitable for a start-up environment.
2. Accounting and Software Configuration
   • Select and configure the general ledger and accounting software to meet business needs.
   • Establish robust financial reporting structures to support accurate and timely decision-making.
3. Financial Control and Treasury
   • Oversee cash flow management and settlement and ensure adequate liquidity to support operational and strategic goals.
   • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to drive informed decision-making.
   • Conduct regular financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
   • Oversight, reconciliation, and management of safeguarding account.
4. Statutory Reporting and Compliance
   • Ensure accurate preparation and submission of statutory accounts in compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS.
   • Oversee reconciliation reporting processes to maintain financial accuracy and transparency.
   • Manage the audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors and ensuring timely resolution of findings.
5. Governance and Regulatory Compliance
   • Ensure compliance with FCA regulations, particularly around financial reporting and risk management.
   • Maintain and monitor robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and maintain regulatory standards.
6. Debt Financing
   • Oversee securitisation and debt financing for clients where required.

Skills and Attributes Required

• Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role, preferably within a start-up or fast-growth, FCA-regulated financial services environment.
• Preferable to have experience with Consumer credit, API (Authorised payment institution) or E-Money requirements such as safeguarding and client funds reconciliation.
• Proven expertise in establishing financial processes, configuring accounting systems, and building teams from scratch.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulatory requirements and UK financial reporting standards.
• Experience managing audits and reconciliation processes.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at board level.

Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline (preferred).
• Familiarity with FCA regulations, UK GAAP/IFRS, and start-up operations.
• Familiarity with balance sheet financing.

Equal Opportunity

• Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities to apply and believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success.