Fintech Finance & Strategy Lead at King of CMS Consulting

King of CMS Consulting is a global fintech solutions company with operations in Nigeria, Canada, and the United States. We specialize in digital payments, cross-border remittances, embedded finance, AI-driven automation, and secure payment integrations, helping businesses and institutions modernize how money moves and how value is created.

Our team delivers end-to-end fintech services from strategy and regulatory compliance to platform development and cloud deployment empowering startups, financial institutions, and enterprises to scale quickly in today’s digital economy. While we originated in IT consulting, our mission today is clear:to be a leading catalyst for financial innovation across Africa and the global market.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fintech Finance & Strategy Lead

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a Fintech Finance & Strategy Lead to drive financial and regulatory strategy for our remittances & POS business.
• Must have deep expertise in international money transfers, scaling fintechs, and licensing across borders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and operations for our fintech business, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management.
• Provide expert guidance on international money transfer processes, POS/terminal business models, and scaling operations across borders.
• Navigate and manag eregulatory requirements and licensing for fintech operations in Canada and Nigeria, including liaising with CBN and other regulatory bodies globally.
• Develop and implement financial systems, controls, and risk management processes to support rapid scaling.
• Prepare and present financial performance, investment readiness reports, and growth strategies to leadership and investors.
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning, mergers/acquisitions, partnerships, and fundraising initiatives.
• Mentor and build a high-performing finance and compliance team.
• Support fundraising and investor engagement with accurate financial models, pitch materials, and due diligence documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; professional certifications (CPA, CFA, or equivalent) preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in fintech, international payments, remittances, or POS/terminal businesses.
• Proven track record in scaling fintech startups and managing cross-border financial operations.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks for money transfer operators, POS, and payment terminals in Canada and Nigeria.
• Strong financial acumen: accounting, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience with licensing applications, compliance, and audits in regulated markets.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on operational expertise, able to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to be a key leader in scaling a fintech startup with cross-border impact.
• Direct involvement in strategic growth, investor relations, and regulatory engagement.
• Exposure to high-impact fintech operations including remittances and POS/terminal businesses.
• Career growth potential into CFO or executive leadership roles.

Application Closing Date
9th October, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application and Resume to: career@kingofcms.net using “Re: Fintech Finance & Strategy Lead” as the subject of the mail.