Job Description

This is a permanent senior leadership role within the International Finance team. The role will lead all aspects operational finance for the International Travel business. The incumbent will business partner with the local senior leadership teams to develop and execute growth strategies, ensuring compliance with legislation and Group policy.

The role will oversee all aspects of the safeguarding of client funds and will own the financial control and reporting in this regard. Attention to detail is key, as the daily bank, scheme and general ledger reconciliations of prefunded client balances are reported to the regulator, with any errors having the potential to trigger an interruption to trade. The incumbent will also lead the working capital aspects of the development of a new consolidated prefunding and credit system, as part of the integration of a business acquired. The role will also work closely with the customers to assess risk, maximize working capital and ensure that funds are available to enable customers to grow their business.
Principal Accountabilities:

• Team & Business Leadership – directly leading a team of 7 and frequent indirect leadership of a number of other teams. Driving a positive culture, in a demanding environment, is key.
• Reporting - Provide timely and accurate reports internally and externally in
  accordance with Corporate guidance.
• Commercial Business Partnering – Work with local and international leadership teams to develop and execute strategic plans. IT partnering will be key to drive efficiencies and successful development of the new platform.
• Client Engagement – develop trust and cadence with clients to ensure that funds are available and accurately reported. Work on plans to maximize spend via client working capital optimization initiatives.
• Compliance, Risk Management & Control - Ensure compliance with Group policy, regulatory standards, local law and accounting standards. Ensure external filing deadlines are met. A number of key clients have SOC 1 reporting requirements.
• Integration & business improvement – lead all financial aspects of working capital integration and systems development. Drive automation, risk management and efficiencies into manual processes.
• Board representation – the successful candidate will sit on the boards of a number of the regulated entities.
• Treasury & Credit – Liaising with clients and group treasury to maximize working capital for company and its customers. Assess and monitor risk within Group Credit guidelines.

What’s On Offer?

• Competitive basic salary dependent on experience
• Working Monday - Friday
• Hybrid working
• Office based London Bridge, London
• Life assurance scheme
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Great working environment
• Employee referral programme

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The incumbent will require excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, in order to communicate and influence both cross functionally and internationally.
• Development of trusting relationships with corporate functions and local management will be imperative to success.
• Technical knowledge, and the ability to discuss this with IT developers, will also be key to success.
• Previous Fintech & regulatory (EMI) experience essential.
• Systems development and complex working capital experience are highly desirable.
• Previous Leadership role – confident, persistent and energized
• Qualified accountant or high level business related discipline preferred i.e. MBA or Masters
• Demonstrable ability to simplify complex problems and not afraid to get involved in
• the detail.
• Previous payments and regulated experience
• Experience of working independently and to a high level of accuracy
• Highly organized and structured in planning and execution of responsibilities
• Ability to build networks across departments and countries with ability to influence
• others
• Taking quick, tough decisions