The Organisation

We are working with an established European based payments service provider who wants to obtain an FCA licence and authorisation in the UK.
We have a good team helping with the FCA project but need to begin weaving in SLT members in key areas such as finance, general management, operations, tech and governance. 
So key will be someone that can initially help prepare for the FCA regulatory authorisation in the UK; strengthening financial governance, controls, and reporting capabilities to support this process.
Likely 1-2 days per week over the next 3 - 6 months but ideally someone that could transition to a full-time/permanent role if the license is granted.

Roles & Responsibilities

•    To help the organisation through the FCA authorisation process; providing strategic financial leadership to support business growth and expansion
•    Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
•    Oversee treasury, liquidity, and multi-currency payment operations
•    Develop financial reporting, KPIs, and board-level insights
•    Support fundraising, investor relations, and commercial strategy
•    Ensure robust financial controls, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance
•    Advise leadership on pricing, profitability, and operational efficiency
•    Help build scalable finance processes and systems within a fast-paced environment

The Desired Candidate

•    Proven experience as a CFO, Finance Director, or senior finance leader within fintech, payments, or financial services. Someone that really understands the payments eco-system.
•    Strong understanding of international payments, treasury management, and foreign exchange exposure
•    Experience operating within regulated and multi-jurisdictional environments
•    Commercially minded with strong analytical and strategic planning skills
•    Confident working with founders, investors, and senior stakeholders
•    Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fractional or advisory capacity
•    Professional accounting qualification preferred (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Please apply through the Russam portal or email: jason.atkinson@russam.co.uk
Deadline 15th May, 2026.