Financial Reporting Specialist

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.

Financial Reporting Specialist

We took an unobvious approach to starting a payments company, building a platform from scratch. Today, we're the payments platform of choice for the world's brightest companies. Our unobvious approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity, of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business challenges are unique, we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. So no matter where you’re from, who you love, or what you believe in, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.

Our Financial & ESG Reporting team, which forms part of the wider Global Reporting team is looking for a Financial Reporting Specialist with experience in the payments and/or finance industry. The Financial & ESG reporting team is responsible for financial and sustainability (ESG) reporting and as Adyen grows, so does the complexity of accounting and reporting, so we are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to help us navigate this constantly evolving landscape. As a Financial Reporting Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, preparation of Adyen’s Financial Statements and working closely with teams across the business.

The successful candidate will play a central role in the Group Finance team as well as working as a business partner with a wide range of teams, including Group Finance, Enterprise Risk, Legal, Compliance and many others and provide pragmatic advice and guidance on technical financial reporting topics.

Although Financial reporting will be your key focus, as a member of the wider Reporting team, you will be expected to think beyond the impact of financial reporting and also support the team across Regulatory and ESG reporting topics on an ad-hoc basis.  

What you’ll do

• Translate the impact from complex transactions into financial reporting and work cross-functionally to assess the impact in finance (e.g. regulatory reporting; controlling, tax);
• Lead technical financial reporting analysis on new products with specific focus on banking type products in addition to the expansion into new regions; 
• Manage and prepare financial reports, such as quarterly, half and full-year financial statements, in accordance with IFRS; Co-lead the annual report process and other relevant internal and external financial and non-financial reports;
• Drive and coordinate Adyen’s monthly management reporting processes;
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulations applicable to Adyen, and coordinate with other functions the implementation of such changes.
• Strengthen connections between the business and reporting team, understanding the impact of new products or areas of expansion, supporting business growth through regulatory strategy;

Who you are

• You have between 5- 8 years' experience in accounting/audit/financial reporting functions with either ACA, ACCA,CIMA, CA(SA), qualification or equivalent.
• You have previous experience in the banking or financial industry and have an understanding of IFRS 9. Knowledge of the the payment industry is a strong plus;
• You’re comfortable working in unstructured environments and take initiative in managing tasks. Navigating ambiguity comes naturally, and you bring a thoughtful approach to shaping processes where clarity is needed. You have a strong sense of responsibility, helping you move projects forward independently and make a meaningful impact. 
• Comfortable talking straight and challenge the status quo, specifically with the ability to interact with a variety of internal and external stakeholders from varying disciplines and cultures;
• Self-driven and proactive, always searching for ways to translate the reporting requirements to Adyen’s perspective.
• Excellent project management skills and stakeholder engagement. 

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.