Head of Finance - R&D
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of Finance – R&D based in Spain.
As Head of Finance – R&D, you will take strategic ownership of the financial infrastructure, treasury operations, and banking ecosystem supporting fast-growing international technology businesses. You will play a key role in building scalable, multi-jurisdictional banking and payment solutions while ensuring financial stability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Working closely with founders and senior leadership, you will oversee multi-currency liquidity, cross-border transactions, financial risk management, and strategic banking partnerships. You will also establish robust financial processes from the ground up and develop a high-performing treasury and finance operations team. This is an opportunity to shape the financial foundations of ambitious digital businesses operating across global markets. The role offers significant autonomy, complex international challenges, and direct influence on business growth and long-term financial performance.
Accountabilities
- Design and implement a flexible, multi-jurisdictional banking and payment infrastructure to support international digital businesses with complex compliance requirements.
- Identify, negotiate with, and onboard strategic financial partners, including leading banks, Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs), Payment Service Providers (PSPs), custodians, and financial platforms.
- Negotiate favorable commercial terms, including transaction fees, payment settlement periods, foreign exchange rates, and hedging solutions.
- Establish backup banking relationships and alternative payment channels to ensure uninterrupted transaction processing and operational resilience.
- Manage multi-currency liquidity, working capital, cash pooling, and treasury operations across multiple legal entities.
- Oversee complex international transfers through SWIFT, SEPA, and ACH networks, optimizing transaction speed, security, and costs.
- Monitor and reduce treasury-related expenses, including foreign exchange spreads, acquiring fees, and banking charges.
- Coordinate bank...
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