About Us:Planet is a leading technology company transforming payments by putting customer experience first. We offer integrated solutions that include payment processing, VAT refunds, dynamic currency conversion, and management services for merchants in the Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide.In recent years, we have experienced significant growth, expanding our services and global presence. With strong private equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we have the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisitions.Our mission is to create a world of connected commerce where payments are simple, secure, and seamless, enabling our partners to deliver exceptional experiences to their customers. Role OverviewA newly created role the Finance Director Specialist Controller will provide accountability within the Financial Controllership function to deliver effective controllership and process accountability in some key specialist areas of Planet Finance ecosystem. These specialist areas include two of our core Product Back Offices and Global Payroll. You will have two specialist managers reporting into you to ensure that the expected expertise in each area is managed appropriately. Reporting into the VP Financial Control COE you will be part of the Finance Senior Leadership team and will provide accountability over these specialist areas to ensure the correct level of oversight and proactive control checks are embedded in our Financial Control processes.What you’ll be doingAccountable for direction of a newly established Finance Specialist TeamManage 2-4 direct reports to ensure their development and their delivery of service is reflective of their skillset, capabilities and experience.In partnership with Senior Finance establish a sound Finance Control Framework for the deliverables of the new Finance Specialist TeamAccountable for statutory and tax deliverables of the entities under your remit.Accountable for the monthly finance tasks of the team including but not limited to processing of journals, reconciliations, cashflow management and management reporting.Accountable for the completion of local annual audits, including working with external auditors, and responding to audit inquiries.Present to Senior Finance Management on month end balance sheet items that present possible risk or opportunities.Accountable for the delivery of requests relating to group annual auditDrive enhancement to increase the efficiency of the Finance Core Service Offerings.Lead special projects as they arise.Who you areYou’ll ideally have 7 years’ or more relevant post ACCA/CIMA or ACA qualification experience2-5 years’ post qualification industry or practice experience in a similar rolePerformance managed direct report/s in a previous roleExcellent analytical and abstract reasoning skillsAbility to focus on multiple tasks, while meeting all internal and public company deadlinesAbility to resolve issues and propose solutions to issues that arise on a day-to-day basisIn-depth knowledge of accounting principlesUse of an ERP system with Workday Finance experience viewed as a major bonusSecond language (Spanish, French, Italian, German) seen as an advantage;Excellent IT skills including Windows, PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills, which are a key requirement.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to build positive working relationships at all levels within the organisationProven team working skillsWhy Planet:Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you – Apply now.