Strategic Finance Director to Strengthen FinTech Finance Team

Our client, a fast-growing UK FinTech startup, has earned recognition for its innovative wealth management app. With multiple product lines and ambitious growth plans, they required a senior finance leader who could shape strategy, drive commercial outcomes, and support future fundraising.

The Challenge – Redefining the role for strategic impact

The initial brief was to recruit a Head of FP&A. However, following a detailed consultation, we assessed the business requirements and deliverables, and determined the need for a Strategic Finance Head.

To succeed, the role demanded a rare profile:

• Ex-investment banker background over a traditional accounting route
• M&A, IPO, or fundraising expertise
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills
• Proven leadership and team development experience
• FinTech or agile financial services background, ideally multi-product

This pivot in focus ensured we could target candidates with the strategic vision and commercial edge the business truly needed.

Our Approach – Targeted executive search

Leveraging over a decade of VC/PE-backed technology recruitment experience, Talentedge recruiting experts:

• Mapped the FinTech leadership talent pool across the UK and internationally
• Engaged with both active and passive candidates through targeted headhunting
• Assessed technical ability, leadership track record, and cultural fit with equal weight
• Prioritised individuals with demonstrable success in high-growth, investor-backed environments

The Outcome – Strategic finance leadership secured

Within weeks, we appointed the ideal candidate, an ex-Tier 1 investment banker with deep FinTech and corporate strategy experience.

Profile Highlights:

• Background: Senior leadership roles in FinTech and scaleups following an investment banking career specialising in technology
• Achievements:
  • Designed and launched a new FinTech product (Fraud & B2B payments) for a Tech Unicorn
  • Led multiple M&A engagements and supported a ~$1bn fundraising portfolio
  • Played a pivotal role in a technology IPO
  • Excelled in FP&A, commercial finance, and strategy
• Technical Expertise: NetSuite, SQL, BigQuery, Tableau, Looker

Client Testimonial

"Alex was instrumental in securing a senior appointment for our Strategic Finance team. This was a challenging hire, as we weren’t clear on the exact profile needed, but Alex guided us through the process and delivered the perfect candidate. His market knowledge and attention to cultural fit were exceptional. Having worked with several agencies, we now go directly to Alex at Talentedge for finance hires."

Key Takeaway

Talentedge’s consultative approach and deep market knowledge allow us to refine briefs, access exceptional talent, and deliver finance hires that exceed expectations, even in highly competitive sectors like FinTech.

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