Finance Director

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 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 fin-tech environment Package • Competitive salary • Unlimited annual leave • Equity component • Private healthcare • Pension Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: