Inside BFSI: Redesigning finance and payroll with Varun Monteiro

Varun shares how his ACCA training and experience across the business helped him execute a management buyout, scale and exit his first company, and build a payroll and HR tech business with a clear vision.

We explore how AI, real-time payments, and open finance are transforming finance roles, why leaders must manage complexity rather than control, and how the BFSI sector can shift from risk avoidance to risk intelligence to support entrepreneurship and non-linear careers.

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About the Guest

Varun Monteiro FCCA is the CEO and founder of Finity, an HR and payroll technology company reshaping how organisations onboard, pay, and reward their people. A qualified ACCA accountant and adviser on the ACCA Financial Services Panel.

Over the past decade, he has led global teams as COO and CFO, focusing on automation, process improvement and scaling businesses while improving operational efficiency and reducing costs. A digital innovator and natural relationship builder, Varun specialises in HRTech, post-deal support, business process outsourcing, product and project management, and financial planning and modelling.

About the Series - Inside BFSI

Inside BFSI: voices from across the financial services sector showcases the stories, challenges, and insights of professionals shaping the future of banking, financial services, and insurance. Each episode highlights real-world experiences and emerging themes across the sector - from technology and innovation to leadership and talent development.