Financial Controller, SeQura
International
Payment-by-instalments platform
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Payment-by-instalments platform
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make payments easy, flexible, and accessible for everyone.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification is highly preferred
- 3-5 years as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role, with significant experience in the banking, fintech, lending, or financial services sector
- Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems. Experience with BI tools is a plus
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a high attention to detail
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken), with a strong ability to clearly communicate financial information and collaborate effectively across teams
- Have a hands-on, proactive attitude. You take ownership of your responsibilities and hold yourself accountable for delivering accurate work on time
- Advanced Excel skills are required (pivot tables, lookups, power-query data analysis)
- A collaborative team player who embodies our values
- Familiarity with banking regulations and reporting requirements in the Swedish jurisdiction would be a strong plus
What the job involves
- We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Financial Controller to help shape the accounting operations outside of Spain and play a pivotal role in shaping seQura’s financial future
- This position is critical to our organization’s growth and success, particularly as we prepare for multiple jurisdiction expansions in the coming years
- The ideal candidate will bring a robust accounting background, preferably within innovative, technology-driven companies, as well as experience in banking or financial institutions
- As Financial Controller, you will oversee financial operations for our international expansion, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and accounting standards (IFRS)
- Reporting to the Head of Accounting, you will play a crucial role in aligning financial strategies with company goals and ensuring operational excellence
- Lead the implementation, and continuous improvement of financial processes, IT system controls, and internal controls for our international operations via our Swedish banking partners. Ensure scalability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance from day one
- Oversee all financial accounting and controlling activities specifically for the international markets. This includes month-end/year-end closing, variance analysis, regulatory reporting preparation (in collaboration with compliance teams), and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data under IFRS
- Implement and manage rigorous data review processes. Partner closely with IT to define data governance frameworks, ensure data integrity from source systems to financial reports, and oversee the financial aspects of IT projects impacting banking operations
- Act as a key financial liaison to the international commercial and operational teams. Provide financial guidance, support decision-making, and translate business initiatives into financial implications
- System Implementation Support: Play a key role in the potential selection and implementation of financial systems and tools to support international growth
- Play a leading role in the implementation, and enhancement of financial systems, core banking platforms (from a finance perspective), and BI tools to support our international operations and international growth. Ensure systems are fit for purpose and meet regulatory requirements
- Collaborate closely with FP&A, Treasury, Operations, Risk, and Tech teams to clearly communicate the financial and regulatory implications of business decisions
- Ad-hoc Projects: Participate in and lead various finance-related projects as seQura expands its international footprint
Application process
- We kindly ask that you submit your CV in English, as it is the official language of our community
Our take
SeQura is a payment technologies company that helps merchants to acquire, convert and retain their customers. With tailored payment solutions across retail, education, repairs and travel, the company offers payments by instalment plans, interest-free credit and more manageable ways to shop.
With $100 million in annual recurring revenue, the company has established itself as a trusted solution for B2C businesses across Europe and Latin America. The likes of Carrefour, Game and Iberia use its platform to grow and incentivise their respective customers, and altogether SeQura reaches more than 2 million international shoppers.
SeQura has secured considerable funds that it is using to expand its services to the US, UK and Germany among others. Its ambitious goal is to double its business volume by 2027 via the development of two new business verticals. These are optiQa, a platform for flexible payments and loyalty programmes in the opticians sector, and eduQa, a platform for flexible education payments.
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Company
Funding (1 round)
Nov 2024
$240.3m
LATE VC
Total funding: $240.3m
Company benefits
- 23 vacation days + 2 days of free disposal per year
- Professional development that includes access to a language learning platform with courses available for 24 languages, including both group and private classes
- Flexible compensation plan for transportation, restaurants, and kindergarten with Cobee
- Health insurance discounts with Sanitas and DKV
- Hybrid or remote work
- Work visa and relocation to Barcelona
- Wellness Program embracing a holistic approach by covering six areas (occupational, physical, financial, emotional, social, environmental consciousness) with 34 different activities to configure a plan tailored to your needs
Company HQ
Dreta de l'Eixample, Barcelona, Spain
Leadership
David Backstrom
(Co-Founder & CEO)Was the Founder and CEO of European telemedicine clinic and Sparapengar Europe. Also owns Holick Outdoor resort.
Luis Oyaga
(Founding Partner)Also the Founding Partner of AGME Direct. Previously the Director General at CAMERDATA, as well as Director at Schober Information Group and Adigital.
Joaquim Ferrer
(Growth Manager & Founding Partner)Previously CEO at Grupo Intercom, Board Member at InfoJobs.net and a Sales Manager at PAYMA COMUNICACIONES.
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