Product Controller - Associate

Job Description

As a Product Control Associate in our Finance team, you will spend each day defining, refining and delivering set goals for our firm. You will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance by analyzing revenue and balance sheet data and supporting strategic business initiatives. Job Responsibilities Prepare and review financial metrics/presentations for board meetings, finance meetings and local management reporting, ensuring data accuracy and timely delivery. Assist with audit cycle reviews and ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements. Ensure adequate controls are in place to meet safeguarding requirements for Client Money accounts. Support the preparation and review of wind down plans, capital adequacy plans, and liquidity analysis for entities primarily supporting the Merchant acquiring business. Conduct monthly close activities, including financial data review, variance investigation, fluctuation analysis, and preparation of financial reporting deliverables. Enhance month-end processes to improve transparency and efficiency in financial results. Serve as a resource for project management and support various business initiatives. Collaborate with Business Managers, Product Managers, and Financial Controllers to monitor and escalate risks appropriately. Contribute to the end-to-end control framework of the business and function. Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills Qualified accountant with 4 years of experience in the Financial Services industry, having Financial reporting or Product Controller experience. Excellent communication skills and executive presence. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and control focus. Ability to work effectively under tight timeframes and pressure. Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills. Ability to work in a matrix organization with limited local oversight. Proven skills in identifying and resolving control issues impacting financial results. Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills Good knowledge of Treasury Services products and processes, including Merchant Acquiring business , cash management, payment clearing processing, and liquidity management. Proficiency in digital solutions, particularly Alteryx and Tableau. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) Good knowledge of the SAP system.