Financial Controller

Company: OpenPayd

Location: London

Posted: May 17th, 2026

Who are we?At OpenPayd, we are building a universal financial infrastructure to power the growth of the digital economy. Our rails-agnostic approach empowers any business to move and manage money globally - across both traditional rails and stablecoins — at scale, and in real time.​The OpenPayd platform delivers a suite of banking and payments infrastructure: accounts in over 40 currencies, FX, on/off ramp, international and domestic payments, Open Banking services – all via a single API.A global network of licences alongside our best-in-class tech is why we're trusted by 1000+ enterprise clients to process over $180bn volume annually.

How will you add value to the OpenPayd journey?

  • Prepare and analyse group financial statements and management reports and ensuring full compliance with IFRS and all relevant accounting requirements, including working with Deloitte to support external audits
  • Propose and implement accounting for more complex areas (eg business combinations, lease accounting, share based payments). This will include preparation of technical accounting papers to support the proposed accounting treatment 
  • Preparation of reports to risk and other committees and attendance at committees/Boards where required
  • Embed and monitor enhanced control procedures over our key areas of accounting judgement (eg for capitalisation of own development costs, tax accounting)
  • Identify and implement process improvements including accelerating monthly close timelines 
  • Support with tax and other statutory returns including liaison with external advisers
  • Accounting and support for smaller foreign entities including coordination of local invoice settlement where required
  • Support junior members of the team and act as a further high-level approver and reviewer to enhance the controls and efficiency of operational requirements within Finance 
  • Experience with external audits and reporting under IFRS and other local GAAP
  • Understanding of e-money payment services or similar financial institution an advantage
  • The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
  • 10 years PQE experience including some time in similar senior reporting role
  • Proficiency in use of Excel and accounting software 
  • Forward-thinking and adaptable 
  • Industry experience would be a strong plus
  • Our perks and benefits:

  • Personal training budget - £3000 
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Discounted gym membership - £80 towards any gym
  • Corporate discounts via PerkBox
  • Travel loan
  • Company Pension plan
  • Health, Dental & Life Insurance
  • Wednesday office breakfasts, office fruits and a full bar & regular team socials
  • 25 days annual leave plus the Bank Holidays, extra day off for Birthday & Social Volunteering 
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