Finance Director

Description Financial Controller
- Fin-tech Industry
- City of London Robert Half are partnering with a high-growth SME lender in the fin-tech 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 fin-tech 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 fin-tech 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 fin-tech 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 strategyFP&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 fin-tech environment

Package

Competitive salary

Unlimited annual leave

Equity component

Private healthcare

Pension

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Perm Industry Accountancy