Strategic Finance Business Partner

Strategic Finance Business Partner

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. 

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. 

Strategic Finance Business Partner

Adyen is looking for a Strategic Finance Business Partner to join the Strategic Finance team within Group Finance. Our team is organized across regions and commercial pillars. As a Strategic Finance Business Partner you will be a key partner working with our commercial teams and other stakeholders to provide data-driven insights and recommendations that support (long-term) strategic planning and decision-making. The Strategic Finance team has a global presence in the United States, Singapore, Brazil and Amsterdam. This role is a full-time position in Amsterdam and reports into the Team Lead of Strategic Finance.

What you’ll do 

• Build strong collaborative relationships with (commercial) leadership in the business to define and drive (financial) strategy, aligned with Adyen’s long-term growth drivers;  
• Provide insightful analysis of financial and non-financial metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks, translating these into actionable recommendations; 
• Support and challenge business cases and strategic projects initiated within business, leveraging data-driven financial insights to ensure robust decision-making; 
• Contribute actively to Adyen Group Finance’s financial planning process and OKRs, collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve our shared objectives.

Who you are

• 5-7 years of experience as a Strategic Finance Business Partner, Business Controller or similar role, ideally within a fast-paced, global, and multinational environment.
• A strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to seamlessly balance long-term strategic vision with effective short-term execution in a complex, dynamic and evolving business landscape.
• Highly data-driven and possess a strong ability to translate complex financial and non-financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
• You possess a high degree of self-motivation, ambition, and a hands-on, entrepreneurial spirit, thriving in environments with a degree of uncertainty and a drive to shape the future.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with multicultural teams across the EMEA region and different time zones.
• While not mandatory, familiarity with SQL or other data analysis tools would be a strong advantage.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

The deadline to apply for this position is May 15 18:00 CEST.