Job Description

Join the BigPay Team! Levelling up people’s life, one transaction at a time.

What we do, and why we do it

The financial system is evolving to give consumers the transparency, control and financial wellbeing they deserve. In a world where technology can change how we live for the better, there is no reason to be burdened by legacy systems, bureaucracy and mediocrity. It’s time for a change, and you can be part of this revolution!

BigPay is everything you wish your bank was: fair, transparent, frictionless. We went back to the drawing board to explore how new technologies could bring power back to you. Our goal is to solve real-world money problems for millions of people by empowering them and providing a simple interface for users to send, receive and track their money 

Life at BigPay 

We’re fast, curious and ambitious. We are on a fearless adventure to change financial services for consumers, and we value ownership, initiative and leadership from everyone in the company. We’re going out of our way to recruit the most intelligent, creative and talented people in the world. We want innovators, and that means maintaining an environment where they can flourish. Our only boss is the consumer. BigPay values highly collaborative, hard-working people, who can deconstruct problems on the fly and take the team with them, while being inventive, iterative and agile. We never want to reach a stage where we are not challenged on a daily basis – because it means we’re not going fast enough.

We are hiring

We are seeking a highly capable and driven Finance Lead - Finance Operations to join our finance team. This role will be pivotal in overseeing the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, adherence to regulatory requirements, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration to drive scalable finance workflows and reporting structures.

The ideal candidate brings a balance of strong financial acumen, operational expertise, and excellent communication skills. You will be expected to work cross-functionally and act as a trusted finance partner to the business supporting and influencing key decisions across departments.
 

About the job

Financial & Regulatory Reporting

• Oversee timely and accurate preparation of financial and regulatory reports in accordance with local and international accounting standards.

Daily Finance Operations

• Oversee day-to-day finance activities including settlements, reconciliations, and refunds. Ensure smooth execution and adherence to internal controls and compliance requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Partnership

• Work closely with teams across operations, compliance, risk, fraud, treasury, and product to align financial processes with business needs and regulatory expectations.
• Act as a strategic partner — providing financial insights and influencing decisions through sound analysis and clear communication.

Process Design & Optimization

• Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable finance workflows, reporting structures, and SOPs to meet evolving business and compliance needs.
• Drive initiatives that promote standardization, automation, and operational efficiency.

Product & Reporting Development

• Collaborate with product and business teams to define finance-related requirements for new initiatives, develop custom reports, and ensure finance’s perspectives are reflected in end-products.

Audit & Compliance Support

• Support internal and external audits. Ensure timely provision of documentation and resolution of audit queries.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulations, and contractual obligations.

Ad-Hoc Projects

• Participate in strategic and cross-functional projects, providing finance input and support as needed.

To be successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance; professional certifications (e.g. ICAEW, CPA, ACCA) preferred.
• 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in accounting/finance, ideally within a financial institution or regulated environment.
• Experience in external audit within the financial services industry is a strong advantage.
• Deep understanding of financial reporting and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams and communicate complex financial matters to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and/or financial reporting tools (e.g., Power Query, SQL etc.).
• Self-motivated and adaptable to fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Prior experience in fintech, payments, or other financial services.
• Familiarity with finance systems, ERP platforms, and process automation tools.
• Experience leading or contributing to finance transformation initiatives.

​Why BigPay?

• Join a fearless adventure, where your opinion and input is highly contributional.
• Work in a fast-paced, growing company where you will be empowered to succeed.
• An environment where you can challenge and be challenged.
• You will be surrounded by a multidisciplinary group of experts.
• Competitive salary & benefits.