Chief Financial Officer

We’re seeking an outstanding Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead and scale the financial function across a diverse and fast-growing portfolio of regulated and non-regulated financial services businesses. Reporting directly to the UBO, this is a strategic executive role requiring a balance of high-level financial vision and hands-on execution. The CFO will oversee all aspects of financial management, compliance, and strategic planning, while ensuring operational discipline and regulatory readiness across multiple jurisdictions. This role also plays a key role in capital strategy, including M&A, investor relations, and financial structuring.

Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Business Partnership

• Develop and own the Group’s financial strategy, planning, and forecasting across all business units

• Serve as a key strategic advisor to the UBO and executive leadership, ensuring alignment of financial performance with long-term objectives

• Assess and support commercial initiatives, product launches, and market entries from a financial and strategic lens

• Lead financial due diligence and integration of acquisitions or strategic partnerships

Accounting & Financial Control

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements and statutory filings

• Oversee external audits and uphold rigorous internal control frameworks

• Ensure application and compliance with IFRS or applicable GAAP across all legal entities

• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting tools, and workflows

Treasury & Capital Management

• Supervise treasury operations, cash flow planning, and capital allocation strategies

• Maintain strong bank and capital partner relationships

• Ensure sufficient liquidity and safeguarding in accordance with regulatory requirements

• Optimize working capital and treasury structure for group-wide efficiency

Regulatory & Risk Oversight

• Ensure financial compliance with applicable licensing obligations (e.g., EMI, PI, crypto, PSPs)

• Design financial governance frameworks in line with evolving international regulatory standards

• Liaise with regulators and external advisors during licensing, audits, or expansion processes

• Monitor and mitigate financial and operational risks across the Group

Leadership & Operational Execution

• Build and lead high-performing finance teams with a culture of accountability and excellence

• Improve financial systems, policies, and reporting to support decision-making and agility

• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance business processes and operational efficiency

• Contribute to Board-level reporting, scenario modeling, and strategic planning

Requirements:

• Proven experience as CFO or senior financial leader in regulated financial services (EMI, payments, crypto, PSPs)

• Deep understanding of financial operations in complex, multi-entity and multi-jurisdictional environments

• Commercially sharp with the ability to quickly connect financial data to business decisions

• Strong leadership skills and hands-on approach to problem-solving

• Previous experience working directly with founders/UBOs or in high-growth entrepreneurial settings is a strong plus

We offer:

• High-impact leadership role within a dynamic financial group expanding across Europe, the UK, and emerging markets

• Entrepreneurial and agile environment with direct access to decision-makers

• Opportunity to work across regulated payments, remittance, digital banking, and crypto infrastructure

• Competitive compensation package and a platform for long-term career growth