The posting, in Tide's own words
archived Oct 19, 2026A BOUT TIDE
At Tide, we help SMEs save time and money in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions, from invoicing to accounting. Tide is transforming the small business banking market and now supports over 2 million members globally across the UK, India, Germany and France. Using advanced technology, all solutions are designed with SMEs in mind. With quick onboarding, low fees and innovative features, we thrive on making data driven decisions to serve our mission: to help SMEs save time and money so they can get back to doing what they love.
Tide facts:
Tide is available for UK, Indian, German and French SMEs Over 2 million members globally and rapidly growing Over $300 million raised in funding 3,000 Tideans globally Recognised with Great Place to Work certification three years in a row, and among India’s Top 50 Best Workplaces in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance in 2026 We have offices in Central London, with a member support and technology centre in Sofia, Bulgaria, technology centres in Serbia, Romania, Lithuania and Hyderabad and offices in Gurugram, New Delhi, Berlin, Paris and Luxembourg
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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