Chief Financial Officer (United Kingdom)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline; advanced qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred
• At least 5 years of post‑qualification experience in a senior finance role within a regulated financial services or fintech environment
• Understanding of e‑money and payment services regulations, including safeguarding, reconciliation, and FCA compliance
• Proficiency in accounting, forecasting, and reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Familiarity with finance and ERP software systems
• Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to ethical financial practices

What the job involves

• Join Brite as UK CFO: lead local finance, ensure FCA e‑money compliance, align with the global team, and drive responsible growth from day one
• To support this pivotal stage in our journey, we are seeking a dynamic, hands‑on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to establish our UK finance processes and ensure absolute compliance with all regulatory standards
• Working in close alignment with our global HQ, this is a unique, career‑defining opportunity for a technically sharp finance leader to take ownership of our local operational success
• Develop, implement and oversee safeguarding and reconciliation processes to ensure compliance with FCA e‑money regulations
• Manage day‑to‑day treasury operations, including e‑money safeguarding accounts, reconciliation, and liquidity planning
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies and auditors
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of statutory accounts, tax/VAT and other regulatory reports
• Ensure the implementation of finance processes in the UK in alignment with group processes
• Deliver insightful financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting key performance metrics and risk areas
• Partner with the group and board to define and execute the company’s financial strategy
• Identify financial risks, including those related to liquidity, foreign exchange, and market fluctuations, and propose actionable mitigation strategies
• Support the compliance team in aligning financial processes with anti‑money laundering (AML) and risk management standards
• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team in the UK, driving cross‑departmental alignment on financial and strategic objectives
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across finance, compliance, and operational teams
• Work closely with the finance group function and ensure alignment and efficiency across all finance areas

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