Finance Lead

Job Description

Join the BigPay Team Levelling up people's life, one transaction at a time.

What we do, and why we do it

The banking system is evolving to give consumers the transparency, control and financial wellbeing they deserve. In a world where technology can change how we live for the better, there is no reason to be burdened by legacy systems, bureaucracy and mediocrity. It's time for a change, and you can be part of this revolution

BigPay is everything you wish your bank was: fair, transparent, frictionless. We went back to the drawing board to explore how new technologies could bring power back to you. Our goal is to solve real-world money problems for millions of people by empowering them and providing a simple interface for users to send, receive and track their money 

Life at BigPay 

We're fast, curious and ambitious. We are on a fearless adventure to change financial services for consumers, and we value ownership, initiative and leadership from everyone in the company. We're going out of our way to recruit the most intelligent, creative and talented people in the world. We want innovators, and that means maintaining an environment where they can flourish. Our only boss is the consumer. BigPay values highly collaborative, hard-working people, who can deconstruct problems on the fly and take the team with them, while being inventive, iterative and agile. We never want to reach a stage where we are not challenged on a daily basis – because it means we're not going fast enough.

We are hiring

We are seeking a highly capable and driven Finance Lead – Financial Planning & Analysis to join our finance team. This role will be pivotal in leading the team to provide strategic financial guidance, analysing performance, 

collaborating with other departments, and reporting insights to senior management.

The ideal candidate brings a balance of strong financial acumen, operational expertise, and excellent communication skills. You will be expected to work cross-functionally and act as a trusted finance partner to the business supporting and influencing key decisions across departments

About the job

Key responsibilities

• Financial modelling

Developing and maintaining financial models for budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.

• Analysis

Conducting in-depth analysis of financial data to identify trends, assess performance against plans, and provide actionable recommendations.

• Budgeting and forecasting

Leading the annual budget process and preparing regular forecasts (monthly and quarterly) for revenues, expenses, balance sheet and cash flow.

• Reporting

Preparing accurate and timely management reports, variance analysis and presentations for senior management and other stakeholders.

• Strategic partnership

Collaborating with leaders across various departments (e.g. products, marketing, business development, operations) to align financial goals with business objectives and support decision making.

• Process improvement

Continuously evaluating and improving FP&A processes, tools, and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy.

• Team leadership

Managing, coaching and mentoring a team of analysts, fostering their professional development

To be successful

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance; professional certifications (e.g. ICAEW, CPA, ACCA) preferred.

• 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in accounting/finance, ideally within a financial institution or regulated environment.

• Experience in financial modelling within the financial services industry is a strong advantage

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to explain financial data to non-finance stakeholders.

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and/or financial reporting tools (e.g., Power Query, SQL, Google sheets etc.).

• Self-motivated and adaptable to fast-paced, evolving environments.

• Prior experience in fintech, payments, or other financial services

Why BigPay?

• Join a fearless adventure, where your opinion and input is highly contributional.

• Work in a fast-paced, growing company where you will be empowered to succeed.

• An environment where you can challenge and be challenged.

• You will be surrounded by a multidisciplinary group of experts.

• Competitive salary & benefits.