Group Financial Controller

About the role

Adyen is looking for a Group Financial Controller to join our Group Finance team in Amsterdam. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to challenge the status quo, re-imagine processes from the ground up and see the change through to the end.

In this role, you are responsible for implementing change in how we close the books and control our financial data. Our ambition is an autonomous close: minimal human involvement, with tooling (including AI) while we keep strict governance over accounting data that is accurate, valid and complete. Alongside it, we want continuous insight where it matters most for control, such as net revenue and expenditure. You will design the solutions, bring the organisation along and deliver the projects, so that Adyen and Finance can scale processes 10X.

At Adyen we like to build things ourselves - in this team you will play a key role in applying out-of-the box solutions to improve control and streamline ways of working.

Who you are

• Minimum of 5+ years experience in financial control, accounting, and external audit (Big 4 experience is a strong plus);
• A proven track record of implementing change in a finance or accounting environment: process design, change management and project management, from idea to adoption;
• Track record in process optimization and automation. Experience with Workday, Workday Accounting Center, Workiva, or similar ERP systems, and with data and AI tooling, is a plus;
• Experience managing complex multi-entity global accounting, intercompany settlements, cross-border flows, and transfer pricing;
• Strong IFRS knowledge and experience working with external auditors on complex audits;
• Strong stakeholder skills: you align Finance, Tax, FinOps, data teams and regional Controllers around a shared plan and keep them moving;
• You have an analytical mindset, proactively identify challenges and work independently, but are never afraid to ask for help;
• Ability to run multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritise;
• Able to think 2 steps ahead. We are looking for someone who can think critically and creatively to implement solutions that scale during Adyen's rapid growth;