Team Lead - Product Financial Control

The Product Financial Control team (currently with six individuals) forms part of the global Accounting and Control function in Group Finance, based in Amsterdam. The team's core responsibilities include accounting and reporting of Adyen's internally-built payments and banking products. The team's mission is to stay ahead of product development and build processes that ensure that the correct and accurate accounting is captured for Adyen's internal and external reporting needs. As Team Lead, your role is about mentoring and skill development, inspiring action with a clear vision, taking care of and empowering people, and overseeing the team's processes to achieve its goals.

Responsibilities

Build a best-in-class team, define success and deliver great results; Lead and mentor the direct reports, act as a role model for the organization and cultivate a winning culture, facilitate learning and development, manage and plan resources, and oversee the team's day-to-day way of working; Empower your team with a clear vision and ensure the team is well-equipped to achieve their goals; Create a positive and inspiring team environment, cultivate a 'one-team mentality'; Drive simplification and automation of financial accounting and reporting operations to improve efficiency and controls; Ensure the timely and accurate closing of accounts on a monthly basis and preparation of periodic financial reports; Partner with internal and external stakeholders, lead financial accounting and reporting related initiatives, and take an active role in systems and product design that complies with Adyen's reporting needs at scale

Requirements

At least 3 years of team leading experience; 8-12 years of work experience in financial accounting and reporting within a multinational organization; In-depth expertise across the different areas of financial accounting and reporting; Deep understanding of financial process optimization; Strong people leadership skills to build and lead high-performance teams in an international setup; Exceptional communication skills, able to translate complex topics into easy-to-understand concepts and influence others; Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain a big picture view; High degree of self-motivation, ambitious and hands-on, with an entrepreneurial mindset; Good team player with the ability to engage with people and deliver within tight deadlines in a fast-paced, international environment