Chief Financial Officer

June 16, 2026
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Job Description

Our client is entering a major finance transformation phase focused on automation, scalability, and strengthening listed-company reporting standards.

The CFO will lead the transition toward a fully data-driven, ERP-automated finance function across three pillars: Accounting, Reconciliation, and FP&A, while acting as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board.

The Mandate

Group Finance Ownership

  • Own Accounting, Reconciliation, and FP&A functions end-to-end
  • Lead a finance team of 15–19 professionals across three pillars

Financial Reporting & Controls

  • Deliver fast, reliable ERP-driven month-end close
  • Produce full monthly reporting pack (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
  • Ensure IFRS compliance and management reporting alignment
  • Maintain audit readiness and capital-markets reporting standards

Transformation & Automation

  • Drive migration from manual/Excel processes to ERP and automated reporting
  • Implement Power BI and AI-driven dashboards and reconciliation tools
  • Build scalable, standardised finance processes

FP&A & Strategic Finance

  • Develop rolling forecasts, budgeting, and scenario planning
  • Deliver deep-dive analysis across revenue, costs, marketing ROI, PSPs, and salaries
  • Build CEO/CFO KPI dashboards and board reporting packs
  • Elevate FP&A into a strategic decision-support function

Treasury, Cash & Banking

  • Manage cash flow, FX exposure, and banking/EMI relationships
  • Improve capital efficiency and treasury processes

Governance & Stakeholder Management

  • Ensure regulatory compliance and strong internal controls
  • Support audits, investor reporting, and board-level communication
  • Act as finance lead across listed-company obligations

Finance Function Structure

Accounting
ERP (Business Central) ownership, month-end close, IFRS reporting, cash/FX, banking, audit, and capital markets reporting.

Target: Fast, reliable close with minimal manual intervention and full audit transparency.

Reconciliation
Daily automated reconciliations (Power BI / AI), PSP cost control, client money segregation, regulatory thresholds, and audit readiness.

Target: Real-time accuracy, proactive controls, and reduced operational risk.

FP&A
Budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost and revenue analytics, and executive dashboards.

Target: Finance as a strategic business partner to CEO and Board.

Candidate Profile

Must Have

  • 5–10+ years progressive finance experience
  • Current Head of Finance / Financial Controller / Finance Director ready for CFO step-up
  • Proven leadership of finance teams (10+ FTE)
  • Strong IFRS reporting and month-end close ownership
  • Advanced ERP experience (Business Central or equivalent)
  • Strong FP&A capability (budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling)
  • Data-driven mindset with BI tools (Power BI or similar)
  • Strong process discipline and ability to deliver under deadlines

Strongly Preferred

  • Background in CFD, FX, brokerage, fintech, or regulated financial services
  • Knowledge of client money segregation, PSP economics, A/B book models
  • Listed company or capital markets reporting experience
  • Multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation experience
  • Professional qualification (ACCA / ACA / CIMA / CPA / CFA)

Nice to Have

  • Big 4 background
  • Experience transforming finance functions (manual → automated / AI-enabled)
  • M&A or fundraising exposure
  • Multi-region experience (EU, LATAM, GCC)