Full-Time

Manager – Finance

Controllership

Posted on 8/15/2024

Nium

Nium

1,001-5,000 employees

Global platform for real-time payments

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

London, UK

Requires onsite presence in London for three days per week.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • 5+ years’ experience
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with post qualified experience
  • Ability to work within a team with tight deadlines
  • Experience in audit or in-house Finance, working in a large scale and complex organisation beneficial
  • Experience and understanding of financial reporting, including General ledger,Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Financial Statements, including working knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS and FRS102)
  • Knowledge of relevant accounting, tax, compliance, legal and regulator requirements, and corporate governance best practice across multiple authorities is advantageous.
  • Ability to deliver financial and non-financial information and reports to key partners and stakeholders
  • Ability to take ownership and drive projects forward
  • Ability to collaborate and engage with a variety of partners and stakeholders
  • Confident stakeholder management and experience of working with board/C-Suite stakeholders
Responsibilities
  • Reviewing and being the first line approver for all daily BAU activities such as payments, conducting complex month end journal postings, accruals and prepayments etc on a timely manner whist also maintaining high quality standards
  • Plan and execute statutory audits on a timely basis and build strong relationships with external parties (auditors and other third parties involved in the statutory reporting process).
  • Meeting all regulatory (FCA, MFSA and BoL)UK and EU), tax and company secretarial compliance requirements for our registered entities across the UK and EU entities
  • Support the decision-making process by analysing and reporting month on month variances across the balance sheet and P&L, whilst also ensuring the company is adhering to minimum capital requirements
  • Driving continuous improvement and standardisation of processes, including the design and implementation of processes and key controls to ensure efficient, accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Working closely with the Financial Operations department to ensure balances from the day-to-day running of the business are recorded completely and accurately i.e scheme fees, processor fees etc.
  • Play a key role in partnering Finance with the wider team within the company in order to drive strategic and operational initiatives
  • Ensuring timely and accurate cash flow forecasts are prepared on a weekly basis in order for management to make informed decisions for the future.
  • Ensure accurate reporting and maintain rigorous financial and regulatory controls

Nium provides real-time payment solutions that enable businesses to send and receive funds instantly, manage foreign exchange transactions, and prevent fraud. Its platform, powered by a proprietary API, allows banks, fintech companies, and money service businesses to integrate services for efficient cross-border money movement. Nium stands out by offering competitive foreign exchange rates and solutions for corporate purchasing and travel payments. The company's goal is to streamline financial transactions for businesses globally while charging fees for its services.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$305.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Ecobank expands Nium's reach to 35 African markets, boosting market presence.
  • Collaboration with Partior enhances transaction transparency and speed via blockchain technology.
  • Launch of Diners Club International Card increases flexibility for travel industry customers.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Loop and EQ Bank's multi-currency Global Visa Card.
  • Regulatory challenges in diverse African markets could impact partnership with Ecobank.
  • Technological integration issues may arise with Partior's blockchain-based payment system.

What makes Nium unique

  • Nium offers real-time cross-border payments, enhancing speed and efficiency for businesses.
  • The company provides a proprietary API for seamless integration into existing business systems.
  • Nium's platform supports multiple payment schemes, including Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Performance Bonus

Stock Options

Professional Development Budget

Mental Health Support

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