Senior Cash Controller, Malt
+ Equity (stock options)
2-5 days a week in office
Freelance consulting marketplace
Be an early applicant
Freelance consulting marketplace
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Equity (stock options)
2-5 days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
Give people the freedom to choose who they work with
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of relevant experience in Financial Controlling preferably with a focus on Cash Management
- Strong analytical skills to analyze financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions regarding payment and cash flow
- Technical proficiency with payment processing systems like banking platforms, financing partner platforms, PSPs, and reporting tools (e.g., Treasury Management Systems, ERP systems, Pigment, Looker, Google Sheets)
- Risk Awareness: Understanding of potential risks associated with payment processing and cash management
- Data Management: Competence in managing and interpreting financial data related to payments and cash flow
- Attentive to detail, problem-solving, and proactive in order to identify and implement improvements to existing workflows
- Fully fluent French and English speaker in order to collaborate with an international Europe-wide team
What the job involves
- Our next Cash Controller will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of payment processing and cash management at Malt
- This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, analyzing cash flow, generating reliable forecasts, and identifying opportunities to improve processes
- Reporting to our Group Head of Cash Operations, this person will work closely with various finance teams to ensure seamless operations and compliance
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of all payment transactions and meticulous tracking of cash inflows/outflows across platforms
- Analyze and optimize payment and cash management processes for efficiency, cost reduction, and error minimization
- Support adherence to relevant local and international regulations related to payment processing and financial operations
- Track, analyze, and report on payment and cash flow data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for enhancement
- Maintain precise cash records and ensure proper framing across all relevant platforms and systems
- Build and maintain short-term, medium-term, and long-term cash flow forecasts to support financial planning
- Collaborate with internal teams (Accounting, FP&A, ClientOps, Treasury, etc.) to resolve payment/cash issues and ensure effective communication
Application process
- First call with Renée, lead Talent Acquisition Manager, to better understand your background, aspirations and answer any questions you may have. (30-45 minutes)
- Interview with Glwadys, Interim Head of Finance Strategy, to delve into your experience and the specifics of the role. (45-60 minutes)
- Home assignment for you to complete and present on-site in order to assess your technical skills
- Final interview with Benoit, our interim CFO, to discuss Malt’s long-term vision
Our take
Malt is carving out a unique space in the European freelance marketplace by specialising in connecting companies with technically skilled freelancers like developers, data scientists, and project managers. This targeted approach sets it apart from broader platforms like Upwork and Fiverr, where diverse talents compete for projects often through low bids.
The company further distinguishes itself by offering dedicated account managers to companies. These account managers help source the right talent, handle payments, and manage legal and administrative tasks. This comprehensive service caters to the growing trend of digital nomadism, attracting skilled technical professionals seeking freelance opportunities.
Malt's success is evident in its funding, attracting significant investment, and growing its network to over 800,000 freelancers across five European countries. Its also secured partnerships with major companies like Unilever, Bosch, and L'Oréal, further solidifying its position as a leading player. Following its acquisition of competitor Comatch, it has set ambitious goals to become the go-to freelancer marketplace in Europe.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
35% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
May 2021
$90.3m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Feb 2019
$28m
SERIES C
Total funding: $126.3m
Company benefits
- Onboarding: Before easing into your new role, you’ll spend your first week learning about our culture, products, and services with other onboardees at our office in Paris
- Equity: Every Malter is entitled to stock options
- Lunch vouchers: €9/day on your Swile card
- Transportation: 50% reimbursement (any type of transport)
- RTT: From 8 to 12 days off
- Malt sabbatical: After three years, every Malter is entitled to a one month paid sabbatical leave
- Free books: If you’re interested in learning more about any topic relevant to Malt’s business, just tell us the books you’d like to read, and we’ll order them for you—without any questions asked or approval processes to follow
- Work from home for up to 2 days a week
- Annual team building events
Company HQ
Chaussée-d'Antin, Paris, France
Leadership
Vincent Huguet
(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)Previously a Corporate Development Manager at Telmex. Founded Mexico's leading online florist Algoespecial, and then co-founded online printer Groupe Aventers.
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