Financial Controller – Fintech Industry – City of London
*Please only apply if you have fintech experience*
Robert Half are partnering with a high-growth SME lender in the fintech industry to appoint a Financial Controller. This Financial Controller role is based in the City of London, with a hybrid working model (3 days in the office).
Operating within the fintech industry, the business specialises in lending, with a straightforward but commercially driven model. The Financial Controller will play a key role in partnering with the business on commercial decision-making, particularly around risk, return, and capital allocation.
Candidate Profile
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with a strong academic background
* Approx. 8–10 years’ experience within the fintech industry, ideally with lending exposure
* Strong FP&A capability with advanced financial modelling skills
* Proven ability to operate both hands-on and strategically
* Experience improving processes, systems, and controls within a growing business
The Role
This is a hands-on Financial Controller position suited to someone who can operate both strategically and at a detailed level. You will lead the development of a best-in-class FP&A function, bringing structure, automation, and insight to finance within a scaling fintech environment in the City of London.
The successful candidate will professionalise the finance function, build complex models, improve reporting processes, and act as a true business partner across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as a commercial partner to senior leadership, investors, and key stakeholders
* Confidently challenge and support strategic decisions
* Contribute to shaping and articulating business strategy
FP&A & Commercial Modelling
* Build and own complex financial models, including revenue forecasting and scenario analysis
* Establish FP&A processes from the ground up (budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking)
* Translate lending and commercial activity into actionable financial insights
Finance Operations & Reporting
* Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
* Own month-end close and management reporting processes
* Improve accuracy, speed, and efficiency of reporting
* Transition manual, spreadsheet-heavy processes into scalable systems
* Oversee revenue recognition and reporting integrity
Systems & Process Improvement
* Drive automation across finance processes
* Work closely with Xero and internal loan management systems
* Play a key role in future ERP implementation
* Continuously identify improvements to support business growth
Location & Working Pattern
* Based in the City of London
* Hybrid model: 3 days in the office
* Collaborative and fast-paced fintech environment
Package
* Competitive salary
* Unlimited annual leave
* Equity component
* Private healthcare
* Pension