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Company Description

Checkout.com is one of the most exciting fintechs in the world. Our mission is to enable businesses and their communities to thrive in the digital economy. We're the strategic payments partner for some of the best known fast-moving brands globally such as Wise, Hut Group, Sony Electronics, Homebase, Henkel, Klarna and many others. Purpose-built with performance and scalability in mind, our flexible cloud-based payments platform helps global enterprises launch new products and create experiences customers love. And it's not just what we build that makes us different. It's how.

We empower passionate problem-solvers to collaborate, innovate and do their best work. That's why we're on the Forbes Cloud 100 list and a Great Place to Work accredited company. And we're just getting started. We're building diverse and inclusive teams around the world - because that's how we create even better experiences for our merchants and our partners. And we need your help. Join us to build the digital economy of tomorrow.

Job Description

The role:

Checkout.com is looking for a Director, Financial and Management Reporting to join our Finance team reporting to the Senior Director of Finance. This is a very exciting opportunity for a finance professional to join a rapidly expanding global company. The role is in a multi layered global finance team and will be a central point for finance for the UK region, as well as cover global requirements as required.

The ideal candidate will be a great leader with a willingness to be hands-on, someone that is self motivated with excellent communication skills. You'll be joining a growing global controller team that is building a more controlled and best in class environment. The role owns and prepares the Group's consolidated results, year end IFRS financial statements for the largest group entities and quarterly external management accounts.

How you'll make an impact:

Responsibility for the Group's consolidated reporting and year-end financial statements for the consolidated Global Checkout.com group and the Group's UK based entities
Own the creation of the annual financial statements for the Group and the Group's main 2 UK entities, running the group audit for roles remit, ensuring adherence to latest reporting standards
Responsible for Group level consolidation requirements including; consolidation, reporting taxonomy, FX and revaluation and intercompany
As required, assist treasury with Group capital planning
Manage the Global month end reporting timetable, ensuring adherence to the timetable across finance, owning the consolidated month end reporting close process including CFO presentation
Manage a team member and be an active member of the Financial control leadership community
Participate in local or global ad hoc projects as necessary, assisting the global teams to standardise processes and controls that are appropriate for a highly regulated environment

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

Successful candidates will bring a strong team leadership, accounting and financial control background. A candidate with experience in building financial reporting and control functions is preferred as well as having the high level of integrity demanded in an enterprise that operates in a complex, highly regulated environment.

Very strong experience working within a Financial accounting and reporting environment
Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
Deep experience delivering consolidated financial statement reporting and delivering audits on time
Experience working in a high volume, fast growing, multinational company including leading accounting and audit activities, preferably within the payments or financial services industry
Excellent stakeholder manager, comfortable being a leader in finance and liaising with numerous stakeholders across Checkout.com and external providers including numerous auditors
Up-to-date technical skills and confident in preparing IFRS and US GAAP financial statements
Highly motivated and able to work towards tight deadlines on multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment

Additional Information

Apply without meeting all requirements statement

If you don't meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We're always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

We believe in equal opportunities

We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However you identify. And whichever payment method you use.

Our clients come from all over the world - and so do we. Hiring hard-working people and giving them a community to thrive in is critical to our success.

When you join our team, we'll empower you to unlock your potential so you can do your best work. We'd love to hear how you think you could make a difference here with us.

We want to 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. We'll be happy to support you.

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