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 Overview
A 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 the 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 Doing
* Accountable for direction of a newly established Finance Specialist Team.
* Manage 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 Team.
* Accountable 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 audit.
* Drive enhancement to increase the efficiency of the Finance Core Service Offerings.
* Lead special projects as they arise.
Who You Are
* You’ll ideally have 7 years or more relevant post ACCA/CIMA or ACA qualification experience.
* 2-5 years post qualification industry or practice experience in a similar role.
* Performance managed direct report/s in a previous role.
* Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills.
* Ability to focus on multiple tasks while meeting all internal and public company deadlines.
* Ability to resolve issues and propose solutions to issues that arise on a day-to-day basis.
* In-depth knowledge of accounting principles.
* Use of an ERP system with Workday Finance experience viewed as a major bonus.
* Second 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 organisation.
* Proven team working skills.
Why 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.
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