Senior Financial Controller I Sofia

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off – Generous annual leave

Parental Leave – Paid maternity, p and

Sabbatical – Extended unpaid and paid

Health Insurance

Mental Wellbeing

Volunteer & Development Days

Learning & Development

WOO – Work Outside the Office

Home Office Setup

Laptop Ownership

Multi Sports Card

Monthly Food Vouchers

Snacks & Meals

Job summary

The Senior Financial Controller at Tide Platform SA will support the EU Head of Finance in building and managing the core finance function, including financial accounting, statutory reporting, tax, treasury and MI. You will own end‑to‑end close, implement robust controls, and manage multi‑jurisdiction EU tax compliance in a regulated fintech context.

You will collaborate with Risk, Compliance and Internal Controls teams, drive process improvements and automation, and oversee external providers

Qualifications

• 8+ years of finance experience managing end‑to‑end accounting, month/year‑end close, Statutory GAAP reporting, and Statutory Audits in regulated financial services or fintech.
• Strong technical accounting capability with knowledge of Statutory GAAPs (UK GAAP and IFRS is a plus) alongside hands‑on SAP experience.
• Service provider management experience directly leading relationships with external auditors, fiduciaries, tax advisers, and professional service providers.
• Hands‑on process builder who thrives in a fast‑paced, lean environment by building scalable controls, SOPs, and automated finance workflows from scratch.
• High ownership & autonomy with strong commercial judgment, high attention to detail, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Meticulous attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end accounting cycle and financial close under Lux GAAP and UK GAAP, ensuring complete accuracy, balance sheet integrity, and alignment with Group reporting requirements.
• Maintain strong balance sheet controls with monthly substantiation.
• Establish robust financial controls and SOPs tailored to a regulated Payment Institution, working closely with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Controls teams.
• Represent the finance team at the Risk and Compliance Committee
• Collate financial data for the preparation of corporation tax ensuring compliance with tax legislation.
• Oversee external service providers, directly managing relationships with local fiduciaries, tax advisers, and statutory auditors to ensure smooth audits with zero material findings.
• Manage multi‑jurisdictional EU tax compliance, ensuring accurate and timely corporate income tax, VAT, and withholding tax filings across operating markets.
• Drive process automation and operational scalability, identifying manual accounting bottlenecks and optimizing financial workflows and system usage (including SAP)

Skills

Finance experience

Statutory GAAP knowledge

Auditors management

Process automation

Ownership/autonomy

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Job description

ABOUT TIDE

At Tide, we help SMEs save time and money in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions, from invoicing to accounting.

Tide is transforming the small business banking market and now supports over 2 million members globally across the UK, India, Germany and France.

Using advanced technology, all solutions are designed with SMEs in mind. With quick onboarding, low fees and innovative features, we thrive on making data driven decisions to serve our mission: to help SMEs save time and money so they can get back to doing what they love.

Tide facts:

• Tide is available for UK, Indian, German and French SMEs

• Over 2 million members globally and rapidly growing

• Over $300 million raised in funding

• 3,000 Tideans globally

• Recognised with Great Place to Work certification three years in a row, and among India’s Top 50 Best Workplaces in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance in 2026

• We have offices in Central London, with a member support and technology centre in Sofia, Bulgaria, technology centres in Serbia, Romania, Lithuania and Hyderabad and offices in Gurugram, New Delhi, Berlin, Paris and Luxembourg

ABOUT THE TEAM:

The Financial Reporting & Control team is responsible for the preparation of Tide’s key financial reports, as well as implementing and monitoring controls to safeguard the Group’s financial integrity. The team plays a critical role in ensuring the financial data is accurate and complete, compliant with regulations and presented clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Senior Financial Controller will support the EU Head of Finance in building and managing Tide Platform SA's core finance function, with responsibility for financial accounting, statutory and regulatory reporting, tax, treasury and management information. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong ownership and the ability to operate effectively in a lean, regulated and fast‑growing business.

As Senior Financial Controller, you will:

• Lead the end‑to‑end accounting cycle and financial close under Lux GAAP and UK GAAP, ensuring complete accuracy, balance sheet integrity, and alignment with Group reporting requirements.

• Maintain strong balance sheet controls with monthly substantiation.

• Establish robust financial controls and SOPs tailored to a regulated Payment Institution, working closely with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Controls teams.

• Represent the finance team at the Risk and Compliance Committee

• Collate financial data for the preparation of corporation tax ensuring compliance with tax legislation.

• Oversee external service providers, directly managing relationships with local fiduciaries, tax advisers, and statutory auditors to ensure smooth audits with zero material findings.

• Manage multi‑jurisdictional EU tax compliance, ensuring accurate and timely corporate income tax, VAT, and withholding tax filings across operating markets.

• Drive process automation and operational scalability, identifying manual accounting bottlenecks and optimizing financial workflows and system usage (including SAP)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 8+ years of finance experience managing end‑to‑end accounting, month/year‑end close, Statutory GAAP reporting, and Statutory Audits in regulated financial services or fintech.

• Strong technical accounting capability with knowledge of Statutory GAAPs (UK GAAP and IFRS is a plus) alongside hands‑on SAP experience.

• Service provider management experience directly leading relationships with external auditors, fiduciaries, tax advisers, and professional service providers.

• Hands‑on process builder who thrives in a fast‑paced, lean environment by building scalable controls, SOPs, and automated finance workflows from scratch.

• High ownership & autonomy with strong commercial judgment, high attention to detail, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

• Meticulous attention to detail

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN:

• Salary 35200 to 44000 per annum.

• Time Off – Generous annual leave on top of bank holidays.

• Parental Leave – Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support your family journey.

• Sabbatical – Extended unpaid and paid leave options after completing milestone years with Tide.

• Health Insurance – Private health insurance with Bulgaria Zdrave, including extra dental care.

• Mental Wellbeing – Access to therapy sessions, courses, meditations, and workshops.

• Volunteering & Development Days – Paid days annually for volunteering or personal growth.

• Learning & Development – Annual budget for books, courses, coaching, and more.

• WOO (Work Outside the Office) – Work from abroad for up to 90 days annually.

• Home Office Setup – Contribution towards setting up your home office

• Laptop Ownership – Keep your old laptop and get a new one when it’s time for a replacement.

• Fully Covered Multi Sports Card – Granting access to hundreds of gyms and pools across Bulgaria

• Monthly Food Vouchers -– Monthly food vouchers to enjoy your favorite meals with Edenred +

• Snacks & Meals – Daily breakfast spread with all‑day coffee, tea, and juices

TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKING

At Tide, we champion a flexible workplace model that supports both in‑person and remote work to cater to the specific needs of our different teams.

While remote work is supported, we believe in the power of face‑to‑face interactions to foster team spirit and collaboration. Our offices are designed as hubs for innovation and team‑building, where we encourage regular in‑person gatherings to foster a strong sense of community.

TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

At Tide, we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture. Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or differently‑abled status. We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members’ diverse needs and lives.

We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard.

At Tide, we thrive on diversity, embracing various backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Our inclusive culture is key to our success, helping us build products that meet our members' diverse needs. We are One Team, committed to transparency and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.

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