Chief Financial Officer – UK
Join Brite as UK CFO: lead local finance, ensure FCA e-money compliance, align with the global team, and drive responsible growth from day one.
About Brite Payments
Founded in 2019, Brite Payments is a Swedish fintech and a leader in Instant Account-to-Account (A2A) payments. With connections to over 3,800+ banks, Brite enables consumers to pay directly from their bank account (also known as Pay by Bank) in real-time.
With no signup or card details required, users authenticate using their bank’s usual ID method, which is not only convenient and secure but provides merchants with fast fund settlement, zero chargebacks, and reduced costs.
Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Brite operates across 27 European markets, utilising local payment rails, open banking, and our own proprietary infrastructure, Brite Instant Payments Network (IPN).
Want to join us on our journey? The future is Brite!
What you will do
We are on a mission to revolutionise payment solutions, offering innovative services that simplify and enhance the financial lives of businesses and their customers. With a newly granted e-money license authorized by the FCA, we are fully primed to launch and begin transacting in the UK.
To support this pivotal stage in our journey, we are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to establish our UK finance processes and ensure absolute compliance with all regulatory standards. Working in close alignment with our global HQ, this is a unique, career-defining opportunity for a technically sharp finance leader to take ownership of our local operational success.
Regulatory and Financial Compliance:
Develop, implement and oversee safeguarding and reconciliation processes to ensure compliance with FCA e-money regulations.
Manage day-to-day treasury operations, including e-money safeguarding accounts, reconciliation, and liquidity planning.
Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies and auditors.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of statutory accounts, tax/VAT and other regulatory reports.
Ensure the implementation of finance processes in the UK in alignment with group processes
Financial Strategy and Analysis:
Deliver insightful financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting key performance metrics and risk areas.
Partner with the group and board to define and execute the company’s financial strategy.
Risk Management:
Identify financial risks, including those related to liquidity, foreign exchange, and market fluctuations, and propose actionable mitigation strategies.
Support the compliance team in aligning financial processes with anti-money laundering (AML) and risk management standards.
Leadership and Collaboration:
Serve as a member of the senior leadership team in the UK, driving cross-departmental alignment on financial and strategic objectives.
Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across finance, compliance, and operational teams.
Work closely with the finance group function and ensure alignment and efficiency across all finance areas
Are you a Brite mind?
We are looking for a "Brite mind" with:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline; advanced qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred.
At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in a senior finance role within a regulated financial services or fintech environment.
Understanding of e-money and payment services regulations, including safeguarding, reconciliation, and FCA compliance.
Proficiency in accounting, forecasting, and reporting.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Familiarity with finance and ERP software systems.
Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to ethical financial practices.
What we offer
An optimistic, caring, and inclusive culture where you can be yourself.
A dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative environment, with the chance to join one of Europe’s hottest fintechs and learn from industry leaders.
The opportunity to make an impact from day one in an organisation that values quick decision-making, teamwork, and results over titles.
Exposure to a variety of verticals and use cases for our payments products, working with some of the fastest-growing businesses in Europe.
An annual well-being and professional development allowance to invest in your personal growth.
A team of fun, skilled professionals who are committed to making a lasting impact.
Do you want to learn more about our recruitment process? Here you can read about the hiring flow and find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Important Regulatory Note
As Brite Payments Limited is authorised as an Electronic Money Institution under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011, individuals performing certain controlled responsibilities may be subject to FCA fit and proper assessments applicable to Electronic Money Institutions.
Equal Opportunities
Brite Payments Limited is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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About us
We are Brite.
Brite is a second generation FinTech challenger based in Stockholm. Working for first generation fintech companies before founding Brite, our people have previously been part of building European FinTech success stories such as Klarna, Qliro, Trustly, and SOFORT, to name a few. Together we are now working to bring you modern payment solutions that are more accessible and more affordable.
We are developers.
The biggest group of people here at Brite are developers. We want to drive development in the FinTech sector. Our technical platform is open-sourced. That way, other developers can build their solutions on the same platform that we use daily.
Cash is king no more.
Today, practically all financial transactions are handled digitally. At Brite we build on the foundation laid by European payment companies who shook the status quo in the early 2000s, to create payments that are secure, reliable, and affordable. So, whether you are a bank, an insurance company, online retailer, video game company, or something else, we are bold enough to say that your future is Brite.
About Brite
Brite Payments is an instant payments provider headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and operating across Europe. The fast-growing fintech leverages open banking technology to process real-time account-to-account (A2A) payments between consumers and online merchants