Finance Transformation Lead (12 month FTC)

About us

Since our founding in 2018, DNA Payments has rapidly grown into one of the largest independent, fully integrated omnichannel payments providers in the UK and Europe. We specialise in helping businesses seamlessly accept payments, whether it's through cutting-edge POS systems or online platforms.

Recognised as one of the top 50 fintech start-ups by Beauhurst, we are a true innovator in the financial space. Backed by £100 million Private Equity funding from Alchemy, we now process over £1.2 billion every month, serving 60,000+ businesses across the UK and Europe.

Our dynamic team of 375 professionals operate from our London headquarters, with regional offices spanning Hull, Nottingham and Kazakhstan. As we continue to expand, we’re on a mission to empower businesses to thrive through pioneering payment solutions. Join us and be a part of the exciting journey towards reshaping the future of payments.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Finance Transformation Lead to drive end-to-end change across the entire finance function as part of a wider business transformation focused on finance automation, regulatory adherence, and operational excellence. This is a hands-on, senior-level contract role for a professional who can take ownership of multiple in-flight initiatives and ensure their successful delivery.

You will be the primary driver from within finance, working closely with technology, project management, and third-party vendors to deliver meaningful improvements in processes, controls, and systems.

Working hours: 37.5

Reporting into: Group CFO

Location: London, Hybrid 3 days per week in the office

Key Objectives

• Deliver transformation projects within the finance function, including:
• Safeguarding compliance enhancements (FINOPS).
• Netsuite process and configuration improvements.
• End-to-end reconciliations improvements.
• Improvements in billing across the group
• Other finance related ad hoc projects and improvements
• Support better adherence to regulatory requirements while improving efficiency and automation.
• Collaborate with technology teams (including overseas) to align system and process changes.
• Continue and complete existing design work, ensuring successful implementation and adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery of finance transformation workstreams, acting as the main finance representative in the wider business transformation programme.
• Work hands-on to map, refine, and implement process and system improvements.
• Manage relationships with technology teams, both local and offshore, to ensure system changes meet finance needs.
• Oversee and coordinate with third-party vendors delivering aspects of the transformation.
• Partner with the central project manager for overall programme governance, while owning delivery of finance-specific initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency within the finance function.
• Ensure changes are compliant with relevant regulatory frameworks, including safeguarding requirements.
• Documentation of end to end business processes
• Provide regular progress updates to the CFO and senior stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to safeguarding and acquiring within the payments space.
• Proven track record in leading finance transformation initiatives in a senior capacity.
• Strong hands-on experience with Netsuite in a transformation or process improvement context.
• Experience in process re-engineering and operating model change within finance.
• Comfortable acting as an individual contributor, while engaging with multiple teams across the organisation.
• Implementing a cross org finance change programme experience
• Experience working closely with technology teams, including offshore collaboration.
• Strong vendor management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work at pace in a complex, multi-project environment.

Desirable:

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.

• Experience in automation projects or finance system upgrades.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll work with a collaborative team and join a fast-growth fintech where you’ll get the chance to learn and develop, and if that’s not enough, you also receive the following benefits.

• 25 days holiday per year
• Private Medical
• Life Assurance
• Ride to work
• Access to self-learning platform
• Bookboon
• Income Protection
• Workplace Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme

Educate, Discover & Inspire

At DNA Payments, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters creativity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We celebrate and promote an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. Join us in creating a workplace that reflects the diverse world and customers we serve.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please make us aware.