Group Financial Controller

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Overall description of the Role

Swift is looking for a Group Financial Controller. Reporting to the Group CFO, this global function entails the whole financial compliance and operational responsibilities for the Group and its 30+ legal entities. The Financial Controller is also owning the relationship with external auditors globally, and plays a key fiduciary role towards the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board. As Senior Leader joining the company, he/she will drive the vision of the team in alignment with the company’s strategic priorities and with a strong commitment to develop, attract and retain talents. If you are a strong finance leader with proven track records in building and transforming teams, in a relentless seek to innovate, challenge and motivate teams over a variety of geographies and skills, this job is for you!

What to expect

In this role you will:

• Oversee the financial control and operations teams consisting of a 65 people team across the areas of:

  Controllership (Group and Subsidiaries)

  Centre of Excellence (Process risk & controls, improvement and automation)

  Financial operations (A/P, A/R, billing, customer contracts management)

• Take oversight/ the lead on all topics related to financial control and operations.

• Up-to-date technical accounting skills and confident preparing IFRS financial information

• Strong focus on processes and financial controls

• Support on the preparation of the operating metrics to management

• Utilise data to deliver senior stakeholder reporting and identify new benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA…)

• Experience in FinTech or Financial Services is a significant advantage

• The ability challenge and work closely with external advisers (audit and accounting)

• Serve as a senior business partner to all internal teams and stakeholders (Group finance, Legal, Risk)

• Maintain the financial health of Swift through the analysis of its Balance Sheet, P&L and Cash Flow Statement

What will make you successful?

We are seeking a strong and highly experience finance professional to undertake these key priorities within our role:

• Fully Qualified (ACA, ACCA , or similar)

• At least 10 years acting in a leadership role in finance; experience as a statutory auditor is a plus

• Able to review existing and establish new financial processes

• Able and willing to take a hands-on role in finance

• A strong business partner, able to liaise with senior internal stakeholders.

• Able to challenge the status-quo

• Industry knowledge a strong plus

Soft skills:

• Strong people leader with a strategic mindset

• Tech minded, with experience/demonstrable interest in digital transformation and automation

• Adaptability and responsiveness to change

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills (both written and oral)

• Analytically minded and data driven

• Quality orientation

• Open minded and curious

What we offer

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.