Company Description
We’re Checkout.com – you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen.
Checkout.com is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why.
With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere – but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they’re fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn’t just another job; it’s a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech.
Job Description
Checkout.com is actively looking for a passionate and driven Manager to join the Strategic Finance team, covering Corporate Strategy, Corporate Finance, M&A, Investor Relations, and Board/ Management Reporting.
Strategic Finance is a critical function sitting at the centre of the broader finance team to help the CEO, CFO and other senior leaders allocate resources, prepare for Board meetings, execute Corporate Finance transactions, manage investor relations, and drive strategic projects including M&A. You'll play a central role in driving the corporate and financial strategy for a rapidly growing payments Fintech.
What you'll be doing
- Manage special projects working across Finance teams and with Legal, Product, Ops, and HR teams as required
- Preparing investor presentations, refining equity story, responding to investor information requests
- Evaluating strategy related to existing or new initiatives around products, geographies, and segments
- Manage diligence and execution of M&A
- Building financial models to evaluate business initiatives (e.g., new products, M&A, new geographies)
- Analyse business performance across geographies, business lines, cohorts to deliver actionable insights
- Preparing board and management updates to support decision making
- Monitor existing M&A investments
- Assist in preparing for and executing Corporate Finance transactions
- Monitoring competitor intelligence and key industry trends
About you
- 4-8 years of Investment Banking, Strategic Finance, Management Consulting, or Private Equity experience
- Self-starter able to both manage projects and dive into the details
- Strong Excel/ google sheets, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Strong communicator and collaborator - ability to clearly articulate insights, influence and align stakeholders, and drive projects
- Excellent attention to detail and proactive about identifying problems and implementing solutions
- Experience in Financial Services/ Payments or M&A a plus, but not required
- Interest in Payments, Fintech, Technology
Bring all of you to work
We create the conditions for high performers to thrive – through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.
Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity – and where your growth is in your hands.
We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.
It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.
Life at Checkout.com
We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.
Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.
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