Senior Financial Controller I Sofia

Location: Bulgaria

ABOUT THE TEAM: 

The Financial Reporting & Control team is responsible for the preparation of Tide’s key financial reports, as well as implementing and monitoring controls to safeguard the Group’s financial integrity.  The team plays a critical role in ensuring the financial data is accurate and complete, compliant with regulations and presented clearly to internal and external stakeholders. 

ABOUT THE ROLE: 

The Senior Financial Controller will support the EU Head of Finance in building and managing Tide Platform SA's core finance function, with responsibility for financial accounting, statutory and regulatory reporting, tax, treasury and management information. This is a hands-on role requiring strong ownership and the ability to operate effectively in a lean, regulated and fast-growing business.

As Senior Financial Controller, you will: 

• Lead the end-to-end accounting cycle and financial close under Lux GAAP and UK GAAP, ensuring complete accuracy, balance sheet integrity, and alignment with Group reporting requirements.
• Maintain strong balance sheet controls with monthly substantiation.
• Establish robust financial controls and SOPs tailored to a regulated Payment Institution, working closely with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Controls teams.
• Represent the finance team at the Risk and Compliance Committee
• Collate financial data for the preparation of corporation tax ensuring compliance with tax legislation.
• Oversee external service providers, directly managing relationships with local fiduciaries, tax advisers, and statutory auditors to ensure smooth audits with zero material findings.
• Manage multi-jurisdictional EU tax compliance, ensuring accurate and timely corporate income tax, VAT, and withholding tax filings across operating markets.
• Drive process automation and operational scalability, identifying manual accounting bottlenecks and optimizing financial workflows and system usage (including SAP)

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

• 8+ years of finance experience managing end-to-end accounting, month/year-end close, Statutory GAAP reporting, and Statutory Audits in regulated financial services or fintech.
• Strong technical accounting capability with knowledge of Statutory GAAPs (UK GAAP and IFRS is a plus) alongside hands-on SAP experience.
• Service provider management experience directly leading relationships with external auditors, fiduciaries, tax advisers, and professional service providers.
• Hands-on process builder who thrives in a fast-paced, lean environment by building scalable controls, SOPs, and automated finance workflows from scratch.
• High ownership & autonomy with strong commercial judgment, high attention to detail, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Meticulous attention to detail

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN: 

• Salary 35200 to 44000 per annum.
• Time Off – Generous annual leave on top of bank holidays.
• Parental Leave – Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support your family journey.
• Sabbatical – Extended unpaid and paid leave options after completing milestone years with Tide.
• Health Insurance – Private health insurance with Bulgaria Zdrave, including extra dental care.
• Mental Wellbeing – Access to therapy sessions, courses, meditations, and workshops.
• Volunteering & Development Days – Paid days annually for volunteering or personal growth.
• Learning & Development – Annual budget for books, courses, coaching, and more.
• WOO (Work Outside the Office) – Work from abroad for up to 90 days annually.
• Home Office Setup – Contribution towards setting up your home office
• Laptop Ownership – Keep your old laptop and get a new one when it’s time for a replacement.
• Fully Covered Multi Sports Card – Granting access to hundreds of gyms and pools across Bulgaria
• Monthly Food Vouchers -– Monthly food vouchers to enjoy your favorite meals with Edenred +
• Snacks & Meals – Daily breakfast spread with all-day coffee, tea, and juices

 

TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKING

At Tide, we champion a flexible workplace model that supports both in-person and remote work to cater to the specific needs of our different teams. 

While remote work is supported, we believe in the power of face-to-face interactions to foster team spirit and collaboration. Our offices are designed as hubs for innovation and team-building, where we encourage regular in-person gatherings to foster a strong sense of community.