Interim CFO | Rapidly Scaling Fintech Business | 12 Months | Hybrid

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Job summary

A rapidly growing fintech company in London is seeking an Interim CFO to support its expansion during a 12-month maternity cover. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership in finance, robust decision-making skills, and experience in dynamic environments to help guide the company through its next growth phase.

Qualifications

• Experience as CFO in a scaling business, preferably in fintech.
• History of scaling finance functions and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance function while contributing to commercial strategic decisions.
• Manage financial planning, investor relations, and board reports.
• Lead financial operational management and team structuring.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Commercial Decision-Making

Investor Relations

Job description

Job Description

Interim CFO | Rapidly Scaling Fintech Business | Hybrid

Harmonic are delighted to be exclusively recruiting an Interim CFO for one of the fastest-growing fintech scale-ups in the UK. This is an initial 12-month maternity cover contract.

The Client

Our client is a rapidly scaling fintech business making significant strides in the financial services industry. With a headcount of over 200 and ambitious plans for further expansion, they are experiencing impressive growth. Having doubled their revenue year-on-year for the past two years, they are now looking for an Interim CFO to support them as they navigate the next phase of their growth. Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and exciting fintech companies in the UK.

They are seeking an Interim CFO to join at a crucial point in their growth journey for a 12-month maternity cover contract. The ideal candidate will have experience as a CFO in a scaling business, with a focus on building out the finance function as the company expands.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for overseeing the smooth running of the finance function while also playing a key role in both commercial and strategic decisions as the company scales.

Responsibilities

• Lead the primary financial aspects of the company.
• Contribute to key commercial and financial decision-making alongside the executive team and Board.
• Ensure a robust financial controls environment is in place.
• Manage investor relations and contribute to corporate strategy.
• Own the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, including business model, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Oversee financial control, ensuring proper management of financial operations and management accounts.
• Prepare the business for future fundraising and potential M&A activity.
• Effectively deliver Board reports and financial presentations.
• Oversee the growing finance team, with plans to expand the function as the business scales.
• Lead ad-hoc projects, including ERP implementation and finance team structuring.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a dynamic, scaling environment, preferably within a PE or VC-backed fintech business (or similar), with a headcount of at least 200.
• Proven leadership skills across management and finance teams.
• Experience scaling a finance function and making key hires

Bonus Skills

• Experience in the Lending space within Fintech
• Fundraising experience

Location: Hybrid in Central London Office (with some occasional travel to office locations in Europe)

Day Rate: £900-£1100 (depending on experience)

Contract Length: 12 months initially (maternity cover)