Global Group Finance Controller – IFRS/GAAP Expert

At Trustly, we are building a smarter, faster, and more secure financial future by revolutionising the world of payments. As a global leader in Open Banking Payments, we are establishing Pay by Bank as the new standard at checkout, providing unparalleled freedom, speed, and ease to millions of consumers and merchants worldwide.

Our Ambition: To build the world’s most disruptive payment network and redefine what the payment experience should feel like. Trustly is a global team of innovators, collaborators, and doers. If you are driven by a strong sense of purpose and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth environment, join us and be part of a team that’s transforming the way the world pays.

About the Global Finance Team: This role is part of the Global Finance team at Trustly, which is a dynamic and cross-jurisdictional team with an ethos of collaboration and continued improvement at its heart.

About the role: We are looking for a Group Financial Controller who will be responsible for managing the financial reporting, consolidations, internal controls, and accounting operations of the group, as well as playing a leadership role on ad hoc financial reporting and accounting projects as we work to automate and upgrade systems and policies. This role ensures compliance with accounting standards, supports strategic financial planning, and provides financial insights to senior management. We are seeking a qualified professional with a minimum of ten years’ relevant experience gained in industry roles post qualifying with a Big 4 firm or equivalent.

What you’ll do:

• Financial Reporting & Consolidation: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements for the group; Ensure compliance with IFRS / GAAP and statutory reporting requirements; Coordinate financial reporting across subsidiaries and business units; Manage the group consolidation process and associated systems; Ensure accuracy of balance sheets, profit & loss statements & cash flow reporting.
• Accounting & Controls: Maintain strong internal financial controls and governance across the group; Ensure accurate general ledger management and reconciliations; Implement and improve financial policies and procedures; Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards such as IFRS, UK GAAP, Swedish GAAP or US GAAP; Assist with variance analysis and financial insights to leadership.
• Compliance & Audit: Delivery of external and internal audits; Assist the tax team in ensuring compliance with tax regulations, statutory filings, and financial regulations; Statutory reporting and regulatory filings.
• Team: Be part of the leadership team for the Accounting and Financial Reporting functions across multiple entities or regions; Provide guidance to subsidiary finance teams & ensure consistent reporting practices; Promote best practice financial management across the organisation.
• Strategic Support: Provide financial analysis to support growth initiatives, acquisitions, or transformation projects; Lead the project on analysing historical balances in the existing consolidation system; Identify and drive implementation of a new consolidation system, if needed, bearing in mind the accounting and commercial needs of the business; Support integration of newly acquired businesses and improvement of financial systems and processes.

Who you are: Professional accounting qualification - ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent; Extensive experience in financial accounting, reporting, control and group consolidation (Aaro experience is a bonus); Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements - IFRS/US GAAP/Swedish GAAP; Experience managing multinational or multi-entity organisations (FinTech is a bonus); Strong leadership and team management; High proficiency in ERP systems (Netsuite experience preferred); Advanced Excel and financial modelling; Excellent analytical and communication skills; Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment; Enthusiastic about building, scaling and automating within a growing business.

Our Fantastic Benefits (varies by location): 20 to 30 days of holiday to support a healthy work-life balance; Monthly team outing allowance to enjoy social events with your colleagues; Parental leave top-up additional support for new parents; On-site perks to make your workday smoother; Well-being support our health allowance covers gym memberships, massages, and much more to help you feel your best; PLUS additional benefits designed to enhance your work-life experience!

Shape Your Role and Make an Impact: Join a dynamic environment where you can take ownership, drive change, and continuously embrace new challenges. We’re looking for dedicated and highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating across different areas of the organisation. If your skills and experience align with this role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and submit your CV in English.

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