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SumUp

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Banking & Finance
  • Berlin

AI generated summary

  • You have strong finance management experience in regulated industries, knowledge of global financial standards, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and strategic problem-solving abilities.
  • You will enhance financial operations, foster collaboration, provide insights to leadership, lead finance teams, implement best practices, and align strategies with performance metrics.

Requirements

  • You have managed multiple functions ideally in finance and accounting in financial services or another regulated industry, in a publicly listed environment.
  • You have enhanced culture, and processes in complex international environments with multiple markets and entities.
  • You have a strong knowledge of global financial regulations and standards (IFRS/GAAP).
  • You have exceptional people leadership skills and can develop your team members’ skills through coaching.
  • You are a strategic leader with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • You have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across different teams.

Responsibilities

  • Build a culture of collaboration and cross-functional alignment by strengthening connectivity between finance teams, multiple markets, and entities, ensuring seamless coordination and information flow.
  • Drive strategic enhancement by identifying and implementing improvements in financial operations, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and alignment with SumUp’s global growth strategy.
  • Build a culture of continuous improvement, empowering teams to drive innovation, adopt best practices, and actively shape SumUp’s future through the use of cutting-edge technology.
  • Act as a key advisor to leadership, providing financial and operational insights to the CFO and senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.
  • Coach, lead, and inspire finance leaders across various expertise areas, fostering an environment where finance professionals at all levels feel a strong sense of belonging and engagement.
  • Implement clear frameworks that enhance working methods, drive operational excellence, and create meaningful business results to enable teams to amplify their impact.
  • Partner with the CFO and senior leadership to align financial operations with business strategy, and establish KPIs to assess financial performance and operational efficiency.

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the VP Finance Operations role at SumUp?

The primary purpose of the VP Finance Operations role is to drive collaboration, enhance finance operations, and support the global growth strategy of SumUp by managing teams across ERP, Accounting Operations, Controlling, and Internal Controls.

Where is this position based?

Ideally, this position will be based in Sofia, but we are open to candidates who are willing to frequently travel to Sofia and are based in our Berlin or London offices.

How large is the team that the VP Finance Operations will manage?

The VP Finance Operations will manage a team of 90 SumUppers across various finance functions.

What are some key responsibilities of the VP Finance Operations?

Key responsibilities include building a culture of collaboration, driving strategic enhancements in financial operations, coaching finance leaders, and partnering with the CFO to align financial operations with business strategy.

What are the essential qualifications for this role?

Essential qualifications include experience managing multiple finance functions in a regulated industry, strong knowledge of global financial regulations and standards, exceptional people leadership skills, and strategic problem-solving abilities.

What opportunities for professional growth and development does SumUp offer?

SumUp offers a budget for individual development, access to conferences, training, and programs for mental health and language learning.

What is the company culture like at SumUp?

SumUp fosters an inclusive culture driven by collaboration and continuous learning, providing a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Is SumUp an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in the workforce and creating a safe and respectful workplace.

How does SumUp promote work-life balance?

SumUp promotes work-life balance by offering various benefits including a subsidized Urban Sports Club membership and great mobility benefits.

What should candidates know about the application process?

Candidates should know that they do not need to meet 100% of the job criteria to apply; the criteria serve as a guide, and there is room for learning and career development at SumUp.

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SumUp

Business made simple

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

SumUp is a leading global financial technology company driven by the purpose of levelling the playing field for small businesses. Founded in 2012, SumUp is the financial partner for more than 4 million small merchants in over 35 markets worldwide, helping them start, run and grow their businesses. We're committed to leveraging our success to make the world a better place. We have become a member of 1% for the Planet and pledged to donate 1% of the net revenue generated by Solo devices to support environmental, educational and entrepreneurial causes. To mark 10 years in business, SumUp secured a new substantial funding round at an $8.5B valuation. With small businesses at the heart of what we do, we'll continue to develop new ways to help our customers do business, and our solutions are always intuitive and inclusive. SumUp has been recognised as a Top Global Employer for LGBTQ+ and received the Bronze Award for commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace on the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2022.