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Finance Transformation & Corporate Development Manager
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Finance Transformation & Corporate Development Manager
Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Role Purpose
To support the CFO in driving finance transformation, technology-enabled automation, and strategic corporate development initiatives. The role combines finance process improvement, data and automation initiatives, financial analysis, and support for M&A and strategic projects.
The role will help build a scalable, efficient, and insight-driven finance function at Thunes by leveraging technology, analytics, and strategic thinking.
Key Responsibilities
Finance Technology & Automation
- Support the CFO in developing and executing the finance automation roadmap.
- Identify opportunities to automate finance processes, reporting, forecasting, and controls.
- Partner with Finance, Technology, and Data teams to implement digital finance solutions.
- Improve reporting efficiency through dashboards, analytics tools, and process automation.
- Support evaluation and adoption of AI and emerging technologies within Finance.
- Document and improve finance processes to enable scalability.
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Strategic Finance & Analytics
- Support the CFO and Finance leadership team with strategic analysis and business insights.
- Build financial models, scenario analysis, and business cases for key initiatives.
- Analyse business performance, profitability drivers, and cost optimisation opportunities.
- Support executive reporting and preparation of leadership materials.
Corporate Development Support
- Support evaluation of acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and strategic opportunities.
- Perform financial analysis, valuation modelling, and market research.
- Support M&A due diligence activities and integration planning.
- Prepare analysis and presentations for senior management discussions.
- Track market trends and competitive developments in the payments and fintech sector.
Strategic Projects
- Support CFO-led transformation and strategic initiatives.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects involving Finance, Technology, Product, and Operations teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance organisation.
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Key Stakeholders
- Chief Financial Officer
- Finance Leadership Team
- Corporate Development Team
- Technology & Data Teams
- Business Unit Leaders
Candidate Profile
Experience
- 4–8 years of experience in finance, FP&A, consulting, corporate development, investment banking, or finance transformation.
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
- Experience with finance systems, automation, data analytics, or process improvement preferred.
- Experience in fintech, payments, technology, or high-growth environments is advantageous.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives.
- Comfortable working with senior stakeholders.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Curious mindset with interest in technology and business transformation.
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