Finance Systems Manager (Fintech) Salary

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Market Trends

Cloud ERP adoption (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Workday) and integration with fintech-specific platforms (Stripe, Plaid) are making this a critical hire for scaling finance functions.

Also Known As

Finance Systems Manager, Financial Systems Manager, ERP / Finance Systems Lead, Manager, Financial Technology, Finance Applications Manager

What Does a Finance Systems Manager (Fintech) Do?

The Finance Systems Manager (Fintech) operates within fintech companies, financial services firms, and corporate finance functions, building financial products, managing compliance, or driving operational growth. Professionals in this role typically bring 6 to 10 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Manager level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 40-90 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.

What Drives Finance Systems Manager (Fintech) Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Finance Systems Manager (Fintech) is $165,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $145,000 to $185,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by company stage and funding (startup vs. growth vs. public), regulatory complexity, geographic market, technical specialization (payments, lending, crypto, regtech), and equity compensation structure. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.07% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.

Finance Systems Manager (Fintech) Career Path

Professionals who move into Finance Systems Manager (Fintech) roles most commonly come from traditional banking, management consulting, software engineering, regulatory bodies, or corporate finance at public companies. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward C-suite positions at fintech firms, VP-level roles at larger financial institutions, or founding their own financial technology venture. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.2 years, with an annual turnover rate of 22%.

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