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)