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.