Non Executive Director (Finance)
London
Posted 21 days ago
Part-time
Non-Executive Director (Finance Focus)
The Company The business is a well-established, high-growth B2B payments multinational serving SMEs and mid-market clients internationally. Operating in a regulated environment, it delivers cross-border payments, FX risk management and treasury solutions, with a strong focus on service, technology and compliance. The company has an experienced executive team, a clear growth strategy, and is at a pivotal stage of maturity and scale.
The Role The Board is seeking a Non-Executive Director with a strong finance and CFO background from the B2B payments, fintech or regulated financial services sector. This role replaces a long-standing Non-Executive Director who stepped down approximately 12 months ago. The successful candidate will provide independent oversight, financial stewardship and constructive challenge, with particular responsibility for audit, risk and financial governance.
Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, offering strategic and commercial insight grounded in deep financial expertise Chair the Audit & Risk Committee, overseeing: Financial reporting and controls Risk management framework and regulatory compliance Relationship with external auditors Contribute to Board-level decision-making on: Capital allocation and liquidity Growth initiatives and investment priorities Regulatory and operational risk Participate in the Remuneration Committee, contributing to executive incentive structures and governance Support the Board in maintaining high standards of governance, transparency and accountability Be available for ad hoc guidance, review and challenge as the business evolves
Experience & Profile Former CFO or senior finance leader within B2B payments, fintech, FX, banking or regulated financial services Strong understanding of: Payments infrastructure and revenue models Regulatory environments and risk management Scaling financial operations in growth businesses Previous Board or committee experience preferred, particularly chairing Audit & Risk Independent, commercially minded, and able to balance challenge with collaboration Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, founder-led or PE-backed environment
Time Commitment Board meetings: 1 every 2 months Audit & Risk Committee (Chair): 1 meeting per quarter Remuneration Committee: 1 meeting every half year Ad hoc support: Up to 8 hours per month for review, queries and guidance
Why This Role This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in the next phase of a respected B2B payments platform — shaping governance, strengthening financial oversight and supporting sustainable growth in a complex, regulated market.
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