Chief Financial Officer | VC-backed Fintech | London

Chief Financial Officer | Rapid Growth Fintech | London

Harmonic are delighted to be partnering with a London-based fintech operating at the forefront of one of the most exciting and fast-evolving areas of financial services in their search for a Chief Financial Officer.

Backed by several top-tier venture investors, the business is building next-generation financial infrastructure that is already playing a meaningful role in reshaping global markets. With strong revenue growth, profitability, and rapid international expansion underway, this is a rare opportunity to join a venture-backed company at a pivotal stage of its journey, with significant long-term upside.

The culture is ambitious, intelligent, and highly collaborative, with a strong emphasis on trust, autonomy, and performance. It’s a fast-moving environment where high standards are matched by genuine ownership, and where individuals are empowered to make a direct impact on both product and company direction.

This is a full-time, in-office role based in Central London.

The Role

The CFO will join at a critical inflection point, supporting continued rapid growth and international scaling. This is a hands-on, commercially focused leadership role, partnering closely with the CEO, Board, and investors to shape financial strategy, support decision-making, and ensure a robust foundation for global expansion.

The role spans strategic finance, capital planning, regulatory oversight, and investor engagement, with a strong emphasis on building scalable financial infrastructure in a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own financial strategy, long‑term planning, and overall financial performance
• Act as a key partner to the CEO and Board, delivering clear, insight‑led reporting and analysis
• Oversee finance across regulated entities, including capital adequacy and regulatory submissions
• Lead group finance functions including accounting, audit, tax, and intercompany structures across multiple jurisdictions
• Ensure robust revenue recognition across diverse revenue streams
• Partner with commercial and product teams to evaluate new initiatives and business models
• Lead fundraising activity, including financial modelling, investor materials, and due diligence processes
• Develop and scale a high‑performing finance function across FP&A, accounting, and regulatory finance
• Drive automation, systems, and process scalability to support rapid growth
• Maintain strong financial discipline across cash management and liquidity

Requirements

• Senior finance leadership experience (CFO / Finance Director) in a high‑growth environment
• Proven experience supporting or leading venture fundraising (Series A–B or beyond)
• Strong background in regulated financial services
• Experience operating in complex, multi‑entity, multi‑jurisdictional structures
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on execution and financial modelling
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Location: Central London

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

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