The posting, in SumUp's own words
archived Oct 3, 2026Group Financial Controller
Team: Finance, Reporting & Controlling | Location: Sofia, Bulgaria (office first)
Team description
The Group Reporting and Controlling team is the backbone of SumUp's financial integrity, and as the business scales, its role in strengthening governance and reporting standards is becoming more critical than ever. This position gives an experienced controller real ownership over a portfolio of legal entities, direct influence on how SumUp standardises controls and reporting across regions, and a front row seat to the audit and governance work that comes with holding ourselves to the highest financial standards. It's a chance to shape how a fast growing fintech gets its financial house in order, working closely with the Head of Controlling and coordinating directly with external auditors at PwC. Take a look inside our Sofia office .
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What you'll do
Own statutory audits and reporting compliance for a set of legal entities, including regular financial and balance sheet health checks Review accounting entries and reconciliations critically, with a focus on accuracy in high impact areas Lead month end closing activities in complex, high judgement areas such as transfer pricing and chargebacks Manage the annual closing process for designated entities and financial areas Coordinate directly with our external auditors and other stakeholders on audit and technical matters Prepare ad hoc reports on legal entity performance and jurisdictional requirements
You'll be great for this role if
Strong knowledge of financial reporting principles under IFRS and GAAP underpins the way you approach controlling work. Experience owning a legal entity end to end, from balance sheet reviews to statutory compliance, comes naturally. Comfort working with stakeholders across tax, accounting, FP&A, and audit teams to resolve complex issues. Ability to break down ambiguous problems, spot the real blockers, and drive them to resolution. A qualified accounting background (ACCA or CIMA are a big plus).
Why you should join SumUp
🌍 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our modern Sofia office. This involves an office-first setup 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 and 10 paid days of educational leave which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education 🏖 Generous time off: 25 days of paid leave, plus one extra day per year of service (up to 35), along with public holidays and special leave options 🏥 Peace of mind: additional health insurance and life insurance 💪 Stay active: on-site yoga and a co-sponsored Multisport card offering access to hundreds of sports facilities 🍽 Meal support: benefit from a tax-free food voucher program plus flexibility via our Re:Benefits platform 🚌 Easy commute: free shuttle buses connecting directly to Joliot-Curie metro station 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team