Finance Transformation & Corporate Development Manager

Finance Transformation & Corporate Development Manager

Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Role Purpose

To support the CFO in driving finance transformation, technology-enabled automation, and strategic corporate development initiatives. The role combines finance process improvement, data and automation initiatives, financial analysis, and support for M&A and strategic projects.

The role will help build a scalable, efficient, and insight-driven finance function at Thunes by leveraging technology, analytics, and strategic thinking.

Key Responsibilities

1. Finance Technology & Automation

• Support the CFO in developing and executing the finance automation roadmap.
• Identify opportunities to automate finance processes, reporting, forecasting, and controls.
• Partner with Finance, Technology, and Data teams to implement digital finance solutions.
• Improve reporting efficiency through dashboards, analytics tools, and process automation.
• Support evaluation and adoption of AI and emerging technologies within Finance.
• Document and improve finance processes to enable scalability.

2. Strategic Finance & Analytics

• Support the CFO and Finance leadership team with strategic analysis and business insights.
• Build financial models, scenario analysis, and business cases for key initiatives.
• Analyse business performance, profitability drivers, and cost optimisation opportunities.
• Support executive reporting and preparation of leadership materials.

3. Corporate Development Support

• Support evaluation of acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and strategic opportunities.
• Perform financial analysis, valuation modelling, and market research.
• Support M&A due diligence activities and integration planning.
• Prepare analysis and presentations for senior management discussions.
• Track market trends and competitive developments in the payments and fintech sector.

4. Strategic Projects

• Support CFO-led transformation and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects involving Finance, Technology, Product, and Operations teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance organisation.

Key Stakeholders

• Chief Financial Officer
• Finance Leadership Team
• Corporate Development Team
• Technology & Data Teams
• Business Unit Leaders

Candidate Profile

Experience

• 4–8 years of experience in finance, FP&A, consulting, corporate development, investment banking, or finance transformation.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Experience with finance systems, automation, data analytics, or process improvement preferred.
• Experience in fintech, payments, technology, or high-growth environments is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Curious mindset with interest in technology and business transformation.