Director of Financial Control

Summary

Join Plum, a smart saving and investing app, as their Director of Financial Control. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing financial processes, ensuring compliance, and contributing to the company's financial health. This strategic leadership position requires a deep understanding of financial controls and the ability to navigate the fintech industry. You will lead the Financial Control team, collaborate with the CFO and other departments, and manage day-to-day finance operations. Plum offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience in financial control within the financial services industry
• Solid grasp of internal controls, compliance requirements, and financial regulations (GAAP and IFRS), and are a qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ CPA or equivalent)
• Excellent leadership and team management skills including managing team members remotely
• High attention to detail, are proactive and self-motivated
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with different accounting systems and technology solutions
• Experience with regulatory returns

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices
• Identify and assess financial risks, proposing and implementing effective mitigation strategies
• Monitor changes in financial regulations and proactively adapt the company's financial control framework accordingly
• Manage the accounting system and look to streamline financial reporting and control processes
• Partnering with business units on the accounting implications for the business on new products
• Oversee day to day finance operations and treasury management, leveraging automation and technology solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of processes
• Own the production of entity and consolidated monthly management packs and accounts
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure timely completion of audits and compliance with tax requirements
• Manage the month end financial control close process and group consolidation reporting
• Be responsible for all aspects of tax (Corporation, PAYE, VAT and R&D) returns for the group
• Ensure financial regulatory returns are submitted and collaborate with the compliance team and Finance team on other regulatory documents and requests
• Lead and develop a high-performing financial control team, providing guidance, mentoring, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the finance team and with other departments
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, to align financial control objectives with overall business goals

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in working in an EMI licensed organisation

Benefits

• Own part of the company through stock options
• Annual training budget
• Private Life Insurance - Ethniki Asfalistiki
• Provident Fund - Ancoria Bank
• Free Plum Premium subscription (normally £9.99 a month)
• Free parking slots
• 25 days holiday a year, excluding public holidays
• Employee referral scheme up to € 4000
• Flexible approach to remote working, though we encourage at least 2-3 days a week in our beautiful office in Nicosia for optimal collaboration
• 45 days work from anywhere
• Team lunch on Thursdays in the office, as well as a plentiful supply of fruit, snacks and coffee
• 1 day paid leave for volunteering, supporting you giving back to society
• Enhanced parental leave
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical after four years of service
• Team trip to secret destinations once a year