Financial Controller

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Finance team at Tide is at the very heart of our phenomenal growth and ambitious international expansion. We're not just crunching numbers; we are actively scaling our function to match the pace of the business, which means this is a moment of massive transformation.

You'll be joining us as we implement finance tools, dramatically streamline processes, and build a best-in-class control environment. This team is critical for ensuring accurate and timely reporting for a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders—from the board to regulatory bodies.

If you thrive in a proactive, hands-on environment where you can exhibit extreme ownership and shape the future of a global financial function, then this is your moment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Financial Controller, you will:

• Maintain accurate and complete books and records for all financial transactions.
• Ensure timely and precise preparation and reporting of monthly and annual financial statements, along with all regulatory submissions.
• Develop and maintain best-practice documentation for accounting policies, standard operating procedures and technical papers supporting material transactions.
• Contribute to building robust financial control processes and strengthening the internal control framework.
• Collaborate with the Financial Reporting team and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with Group reporting policies, controls, and procedures.
• Partner with Global Finance business leaders and the Global FP&A team to support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Work closely with the Global Treasury team on working capital, cash flow, and foreign exchange management for UK operations.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and outsourced accounting service providers.
• Provide regular updates to management and the Finance & Audit Committee on financial performance, risk management, controls, and taxation matters.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and enhance accounting processes, operations, and systems.
• Oversee monthly ledger close activities, cost accounting, and accounts payable processes for UK operations.
• Collaborate with the project team on assigned workstreams for the implementation of the new SAP general ledger system.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Experience in fintech, financial services, or MNCs
• Strong financial and technical accounting skills with solid knowledge of IFRS
• Proven experience managing statutory audits in financial services
• Qualified CA with 4+ years PQE
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and owning work independently
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage critical financial operations and meet tight deadlines
• Analytical, curious, and problem-solving mindset
• Proactive, motivated, and results-driven
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Collaborative and tech-savvy

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN

Our location-specific employee benefits are designed to cater to the unique needs of Tideans:

• Self & Family Health Insurance
• Term & Life Insurance
• OPD Benefits
• Mental wellbeing through Plumm
• Learning & Development Budget
• WFH Setup allowance
• 15 days of Privilege leaves
• 12 days of Casual leaves
• 12 days of Sick leaves
• 3 paid days off for volunteering or L&D activities
• Stock Options

TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKING

At Tide, we champion a flexible workplace model that supports both in-person and remote work to cater to the specific needs of our different teams.

While remote work is supported, we believe in the power of face-to-face interactions to foster team spirit and collaboration. Our offices are designed as hubs for innovation and team-building, where we encourage regular in-person gatherings to foster a strong sense of community.
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