The posting
About the Role
We are seeking a Head of Finance & Settlements to lead our finance and settlement operations of our payment business. The Finance and Settlements teams will report to you. You will be responsible for financial performance, cash and liquidity management, reliable settlement execution, and the controls that protect the movement of funds.
This is a leadership role for someone who can connect financial oversight with day-to-day operations, develop capable teams and improve processes as the business grows across markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the finance and settlements teams, setting priorities, developing team members and establishing clear accountability across both functions.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial performance analysis to support business decisions.
- Ensure timely and accurate accounting, financial statements, month-end close and statutory reporting.
- Direct the Operations team’s settlement activities, including transaction processing, settlement monitoring, reconciliations and resolution of exceptions.
- Manage cash flow, working capital and liquidity planning so the business can meet its operating and business obligations.
- Strengthen controls over bank accounts, fund movements, payment approvals and the reconciliation of customer and corporate funds.
- Work with banks, payment partners and internal teams on funding arrangements, settlement processes and operational issues.
- Provide senior management with clear reporting on financial performance, settlement positions, outstanding issues and operational risks.
- Oversee audits, tax and statutory reporting matters, with internal teams and external advisers on finance and operations matters relevant to regulatory requirements.
- Improve systems, workflows and controls to support higher transaction volumes and expansion into new markets.
Requirements
- Significant experience in a finance leadership role, with responsibility for reporting, financial planning, cash management and internal controls.
- Experience leading teams and overseeing finance and operations functions across multiple markets.
- Strong understanding of reconciliations, funding, banking arrangements and the controls needed to manage financial transactions.
- Ability to oversee an operational function, investigate material issues and work across teams to resolve them.
- Strong commercial judgment and the ability to communicate financial and operational risks to senior leadership.
- Experience in payments, fintech, financial services or another transaction-intensive business is an advantage.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; a professional accounting qualification is an advantage.



