Finance Lead (Remittance)

Finance Lead (Remittance) -£45,000 - £60,000 – London (Hybrid)

Are you an experienced finance professional with a strong background in fintech, payments, or remittance? Do you know what it takes to manage financial operations while supporting regulatory engagement and licence applications?

We are a growing remittance business with ambitious plans in a fast-moving market.

The role

We are looking for a Finance Lead to join our London / Hybrid team. This is a high-impact position with real visibility across the business.

You will take ownership of financial operations and support regulatory engagement and licensing activity as the business grows. Working closely with senior leadership, you will help protect the financial integrity of the business and support strong, well-informed decision-making.

This role would suit someone who is comfortable working in a scaling environment and enjoys balancing day-to-day financial oversight with strategic regulatory work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial aspects of licence applications, including capital adequacy and financial projections
• Support regulatory engagement by responding to queries and taking part in meetings
• Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
• Ensure compliance with financial regulatory requirements and safeguarding obligations
• Develop and maintain strong financial controls and processes
• Support internal and external audits, as well as regulatory reviews
• Work closely with compliance and operations teams on regulatory and business priorities

About our company

We are a fast-growing fintech business in the remittance space, focused on making cross-border money movement more effective and reliable. As we scale, we are building a strong and resilient financial framework that supports both growth and regulatory standards.

The Benefits

• A key role in shaping financial strategy and supporting regulatory growth
• Close working relationships with senior leadership
• Exposure to licensing and regulatory processes
• The chance to make a real difference in a growing fintech business

The person

We are looking for someone with:

• 5+ years’ experience in finance within fintech, payments, or remittance
• Experience supporting licence applications or regulatory processes
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, controls, and forecasting
• Familiarity with safeguarding obligations and capital requirements
• The ability to work well in a fast-paced, scaling environment

It would also be helpful if you have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or equivalent
• Experience in a startup or high-growth fintech
• Exposure to cross-border payments or remittance
• Previous experience dealing directly with regulators

What’s next

If you are ready to step into a visible Finance Lead role and help shape the future of a growing remittance business, we would be pleased to hear from you.