Head of Finance and CASS

Ecommpay is a leading global payments platform and direct card acquirer, specializing in bespoke payment solutions for high-growth, enterprise to mid-sized e-commerce businesses. We simplify complex transactions by combining global acquiring, 100+ alternative payment methods, and open banking within a single, seamless platform. Our mission is to empower businesses to achieve global growth with secure, inclusive, and effective payment solutions.

We are seeking an experienced and dual-skilled Head of Finance and CASS & Safeguarding Oversight Officer. This role combines the critical function of regulatory oversight over client money protection with operational support for the finance team. The candidate will bear primary responsibility for ensuring strict compliance with FCA CASS rules and Safeguarding requirements, while also supporting the Treasury function and the CFO.

Key Responsibilities

1. CASS & Safeguarding Oversight

Designated Oversight Officer: Serve as the designated Oversight Officer for all processes related to the segregation and safeguarding of client funds, ensuring full compliance with the Payment Services Regulations (PSRs) and E-Money Directives.

CASS SME & Compliance: Act as the internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the FCA's CASS (Client Asset Sourcebook) rules. Ensure the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls, policies, procedures, and training necessary to meet CASS standards.

Reporting & Reconciliation: Oversee daily client money reconciliation processes and ensure robust, detailed record-keeping that satisfies regulatory requirements for client money identification and reporting.

Audit Management: Coordinate and manage the annual CASS Audit and other regulatory inspections.

Regulatory Liaison: Support interaction and provide necessary reporting to regulatory bodies (e.g., FCA) regarding safeguarding arrangements.

2. Finance & Treasury Support

Treasury Support: Provide substantial support to the Treasury function, including monitoring daily cash flows, managing operational liquidity, and overseeing bank accounts.

Financial Operations: Oversee key finance operations such as general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.

Reporting Assistance: Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports.

Planning Support: Provide assistance with the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.

Process Improvement: Support the optimisation of financial systems and processes to improve efficiency and ensure CASS-compliant record-keeping.

3.Cross-Functional Partnership

Collaborate closely with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure financial processes seamlessly integrate with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, including experience in a regulated payments or FinTech company.

Regulatory Expertise (Crucial): Mandatory deep expertise and hands-on experience with Client Money Safeguarding requirements (PSD2/E-Money Directives) and the FCA's CASS (Client Asset Sourcebook) rules within a Payment Institution (PI) or E-Money Institution (EMI) setting.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

What we offer:

• Make your mark on a fast-growing fintech industry becoming part of 500+ team with 4 offices worldwide
• Enhance your skills with our own Academy and receive compensation for additional trainings and courses to foster your growth
• Earn performance-based bonuses tied to achieved KPIs
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model
• Receive generous health insurance

At Ecommpay, you get to work in a flat, open and free environment, surrounded by committed, smart and talented colleagues from various cultural and academic backgrounds. Ecommpay is committed to giving people the opportunity to grow, and you'll be able to develop your role over time.

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