Group Financial Controller

About Wayflyer

Our mission is to give the world access to the best products by empowering great brands to reach their growth potential.

Today's consumer brands need a capital provider that keeps pace with their growth ambitions. Traditional financing options are slow, cumbersome and often out of reach. That's why we built Wayflyer.

Our unique technology allows us to assess businesses in minutes, generate financing offers that reflect their growth potential and send funds in as little as 24 hours.

Since launching in April 2020, we've deployed over $4.5bn to thousands of brands worldwide, backed by Tier 1 banks like J.P. Morgan. We've become a trusted financing partner for some amazing brands, like True Classic, Little Words Project and Kekoa Foods.

Teams at Wayflyer are truly cross-functional. You'll be collaborating with ambitious colleagues from around the world - all striving to deliver on a huge opportunity. Check out this video to hear directly from them.

Job Overview

Wayflyer, a leading fintech specializing in innovative financing solutions for ecommerce and wholesale customers. As we expand our operations, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Group Financial Controller to join our team and play a crucial role in managing our financial operations and supporting our growth trajectory.

This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the trajectory of a rapidly growing fintech innovator, contributing directly to its expansion and success. If you are a strategic, results-driven leader with a passion for building relationships and driving business growth, Wayflyer invites you to apply to become part of our journey.

What you'll do

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of all financial statements, and our transition from Irish GAAP to IFRS. Strong levels of technical accounting knowledge are required, coupled with the desire and ability to be the 'subject matter expert'.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure strong internal controls and financial accuracy.
• Highly competent in managing financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems.
• Oversee the consolidation of financial results for multiple entities and prepare comprehensive reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate will be able to administer and optimise the NetSuite ERP system to streamline financial processes and reporting.
• Lead the team members responsible for accounting, payroll, and all tax processes.
• Provide key contributions to the company financial strategy and decision-making processes.

Audit and Compliance:

• Coordinate and manage all external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Be the main point of contact for our external auditors.
• Present to the Audit Committee.
• Implement and monitor compliance with financial regulations and corporate policies.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, based mostly in Dublin, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Manage the recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of finance staff.
• Provide guidance and support to team members on complex financial issues and reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

• Professional accountancy certification required (e.g., ACCA or CPA).
• Proven experience in a financial management role within a lending or banking environment, or several years of experience from working in the lending/banking team at a large accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Ideally have expertise in NetSuite or similar ERP systems, with a track record of successful implementation and management.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and developing a finance team.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to provide strategic insights and recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior management, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment is highly desirable.

What We Offer:

• Work remotely abroad for up to 60 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• Medical insurance
• Life and critical illness cover, plus pension plan
• Generous parental and adoptive leave policies
• Equity scheme - so you can share in our success!