Financial Director

Thought Machine's mission is bold - to properly and permanently rid the world's banks of legacy technology. We have developed the foundations of modern banking through core and payments technology which run natively in the cloud. Our rapid growth has led us to more than 550 employees across London, New York, Singapore and Sydney. With over $500m raised, we are valued at $2.7bn. Investors include Molten Ventures, Eurazeo, Intesa Sanpaolo, Temasek, Nyca Partners, JPMorgan Chase Strategic Investments and Standard Chartered Ventures.

Our culture encourages a best-in-class work environment. We have been recognised by Sifted magazine for top Glassdoor ratings and by Global Finance Magazine as one of the world's most innovative fintechs. The Financial Times named us one of Europe's fastest-growing companies for two consecutive years and we are a UK Best Employer for 2026.

We are seeking a high-calibre Finance Director to partner with the CFO and executive team, leading a best-in-class finance and controllership function. This role will drive strategic decision-making and support the business through the next phase of growth, balancing controlling expertise with strategic vision.

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team with strong controls and governance.
• Manage the relationship with external auditors and oversee the completion of all required historical audits and quarterly reviews.
• Work closely with FP&A to develop budgets, forecasts, manage cash flow, oversee financial accounts and prepare reports for management.
• Provide commercial and strategic insight to support executive decision-making.
• Oversee all financial transactions, manage supplier contracts and drive efficiency improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and controls.
• Design, implement, document and test an effective and scalable framework of Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting to achieve Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance readiness within the IPO timeframe.
• Support corporate initiatives including IPO readiness, fundraising and value creation.
• Act as a key stakeholder with auditors, advisors and investors.

• BSc degree in a relevant field; fully qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA required).
• Senior finance leadership experience with a strong controllership background.
• Proven ability to influence strategy and operate at an executive level.
• Experience in an IPO journey and/or private equity-backed business.
• Experience working in controls at a tech company providing a SaaS platform or solution.

• Experience in an IPO journey and/or private equity-backed business.
• Experience working in controls at a tech company providing a SaaS platform or solution.

We actively hire candidates who demonstrate technical excellence in their field and welcome people of all ages and backgrounds, providing everyone with equal access to professional development. You are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't accurately match the job description. We encourage applications from those with different abilities, including candidates with ADHD, autism, dyslexia or dyspraxia.