About us

Since our founding in 2018, DNA Payments has rapidly grown into one of the largest independent, fully integrated omnichannel payments providers in the UK and Europe. We specialise in helping businesses seamlessly accept payments, whether it's through cutting-edge POS systems or online platforms.

Recognised as one of the top 50 fintech start-ups by Beauhurst, we are a true innovator in the financial space.

Backed by £100 million Private Equity funding from Alchemy, we now process over £1.2 billion every month, serving 60,000+ businesses across the UK and Europe.

Our dynamic team of 375 professionals operate from our London headquarters, with regional offices spanning Hull, Nottingham and Kazakhstan. As we continue to expand, we’re on a mission to empower businesses to thrive through pioneering payment solutions. Join us and be a part of the exciting journey towards reshaping the future of payments.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Commercial Finance Manager to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving financial performance, supporting business growth, and providing valuable insights to optimize commercial decision-making.

Working hours: 37.5

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):
- Lead the development and execution of the company’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Provide insightful analysis on financial performance, identifying key trends and areas for improvement.

Commercial Strategy: 
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Evaluate the financial impact of business initiatives, providing recommendations for optimization.

Financial Modelling:
- Build and maintain robust 3-statement financial models to support strategic decision-making.
- Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to assess potential business outcomes.

Performance Metrics and KPIs:
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess business performance.
- Develop and maintain dashboards for effective reporting to senior management.

Budget Management:
- Oversee the budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and accurate financial reporting.
- Track budget variances and provide timely insights to relevant stakeholders.

Business Partnering:
- Act as a key finance business partner to various departments, providing financial insights and support.
- Collaborate with sales, product, and marketing teams to assess the financial impact of commercial initiatives, including pricing strategy when applicable.

Risk Management:
- Identify and assess financial risks, proposing mitigating strategies to protect the financial health of the organisation.

About You:

• ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified.
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within the payments industry.
• Strong financial modelling experience, including 3-statement model development.
• Demonstrated experience using Datarails or similar financial planning tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset with a track record of working across departments to drive financial strategy.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth business environment.
• Experience with pricing analysis or strategy is a strong plus.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll work with a collaborative team and join a fast-growth fintech where you’ll get the chance to learn and develop, and if that’s not enough, you also receive the following benefits.

• 25 days holiday per year
• Private Medical
• Life Assurance
• Ride to work
• Access to self-learning platform
• Bookboon
• Income Protection
• Workplace Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme

Educate, Discover & Inspire

At DNA Payments, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters creativity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate and promote an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.

Join us in creating a workplace that reflects the diverse world and customers we serve.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please make us aware.