Product Controller - Associate

You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in Product Control. You have found the right team.

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.