Finance Business Partner

At Paynetics, we believe payments should be everywhere and effortless. As a European leader in Embedded Finance, our mission is to empower non-financial players to offer modern payment experiences that connect people and businesses across borders.

We collaborate with technology giants, banks, telecoms, governments, and fintech startups in more than 20 countries throughout Europe and the UK. Our end-to-end suite of financial products – from issuing, acquiring, accounts, digital wallets and card programs – makes us one of the most versatile players in the industry.

Over the years, our team has led landmark deals and strategic acquisitions that helped redefine what’s possible in the world of payments. Today, we serve 100,000+ clients, handle 200,000+ daily transactions, and continue to grow rapidly.

We’re passionate about innovation, reliability, and impact – and we’re looking for talented people who share that drive. If you’re ready to help shape the future of finance, Paynetics is where your work will make a difference on a global scale.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Finance Business Partner to take ownership of the financial management and oversight of our UK entity. This is a strategic, hands-on role responsible for driving financial excellence across safeguarding, audits, budgeting, and planning, while acting as a key bridge between our UK operations and the Bulgarian Finance team.

The successful candidate will work closely with the UK CEO, Group Finance, and cross-functional teams to support major client projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide high-quality financial insights for decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Key Responsibilities:
   • Oversee end-to-end financial operations for Paynetics UK.
   • Manage UK statutory audits, coordinate deliverables with external auditors, and ensure timely completion.
   • Ensure full compliance with UK financial regulatory requirements, including FCA-related obligations.
2. 2. Financial Planning, Analysis & Budgeting
   • Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts for the UK entity.
   • Provide analysis of financial performance, KPIs, and variances, highlighting risks and opportunities.
   • Deliver financial insight and recommendations to the UK CEO and Group Finance leadership.
3. 3. Business Partnering & Cross-Entity Collaboration
   • Maintain strong working relationships with the UK CEO, business stakeholders, and Bulgarian Finance team.
   • Serve as a trusted advisor to UK business owners, providing financial visibility and supporting strategic decisions.
   • Ensure alignment between UK and BG finance processes, timelines, and reporting standards.
4. 4. Safeguarding & Regulatory Oversight
   • Lead safeguarding processes for the UK entity, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely execution.
   • Work closely with operational and compliance teams to maintain safeguarding controls, monitoring, and reconciliations.
   • Ensure a robust safeguarding framework aligned with both UK and BG regulatory expectations.
5. 5. Strategic Projects & Client Engagement
   • Participate in major client onboarding and strategic initiatives across both the UK and BG entities.
   • Support financial modelling, pricing, and due diligence for new business opportunities.
   • Collaborate with product, technology, and operations teams to evaluate financial impacts of new projects.

Our Requirements & Skillset:

• 4+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Accounting, or Audit (FinTech or payments industry experience is a strong advantage)
• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
• Attention to detail and ability to work with large data volumes
• Capability to understand end-to-end business processes and contribute to financial planning and performance improvement
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to prepare clear, precise documentation and communication
• Strong financial analysis capabilities, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• Experience with regulatory or safeguarding frameworks is an advantage

We offer:

• Exciting job in a premium professional environment
• Highly competitive remuneration
• 25 days annual paid leave + 1 day for your birthday
• Work in a growing team with excellent perspective for professional development
• Additional Health Insurance
• Vouchers
• Company Trainings
• Team buildings and sports activities
• Hybrid model of work & excellent office location near a metro station