Financial Controller (m/f/d)

ABOUT US Pliant is a European fintech specializing in B2B payment solutions. Our modular, API-first platform helps businesses streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into their financial workflows. Designed for industries with complex payment needs, such as travel and fleet, Pliant enables greater efficiency, control, and profitability. We serve two primary customer segments: Companies looking to optimize operational processes through intuitive apps and APIs, gaining control, automation, and financial flexibility through extended credit lines. Businesses such as financial software platforms, ERP providers, and banks that want to launch or enhance their credit card offerings using Pliant’s embedded finance and white-label solutions. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Pliant supports over 4,000 businesses and more than 20 partners globally. As a licensed e-money institution (EMI), we issue credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries, helping companies streamline and simplify payments. Learn more at www.getpliant.com ABOUT THE ROLE This is a core Financial Controller role in a fast-scaling, multi-entity group, with meaningful exposure to tax, audit, and complex technical judgement. You will own the day-to-day controllership of the group — month-end, statutory reporting, audit readiness, and controls — while working closely with the Group and regional CFOs and external advisors on tax structure, transfer pricing, and compliance across jurisdictions. The role also carries responsibility for ensuring the finance systems (including ERP) support clean control, efficient close, and defensible reporting. WHAT YOU’LL DO 1. Financial control & close Own the group month-end close, ensuring accuracy and discipline. Deliver timely management accounts and balance sheet integrity. Maintain strong controls over journals, reconciliations, intercompany, and treasury. Provide clear cash, liquidity, and FX visibility. 2. Audit, statutory accounts & technical accounting Plan and run annual audits. Own statutory accounts across jurisdictions. Draft technical accounting papers. Maintain accounting policies and controls. 3. Tax exposure & coordination Coordinate with external tax advisors on group structure, transfer pricing, VAT, and payroll tax. Support CFO decision-making with clear summaries of tax risks and trade-offs. Ensure compliance calendars are maintained. 4. Finance systems & ERP Own ERP from a finance control perspective. Support implementation, optimisation, and close automation. Ensure systems support audit trails and tax reporting. WHAT YOU’LL BRING Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent), 3+ years PQE. Experience as a Financial Controller or senior controllership role. Strong tax exposure in multi-entity groups. ERP-literate with a pragmatic, hands-on mindset. Audit-trained background preferred. FinTech/payments/regulated essential, international scale-up experience is a plus. You are a hands-on Financial Controller with sound judgement. You care about detail, but you understand materiality. You are comfortable engaging with auditors and tax advisors, and you communicate clearly and calmly with senior stakeholders. You’re comfortable communicating in both English and German. WHAT WE OFFER The opportunity to work in a growing team with big responsibilities that thrives on a strong exchange of knowledge and excellence Attractive remuneration Flat hierarchy and transparent communication in a relaxed, professional atmosphere Opportunity to develop your talent in a dynamic team with ambitious goals Flexibility and possibility to work remotely Monthly mobility benefit Wellhub Membership Pliant Card with monthly credit to explore the product and enjoy food with colleagues At Pliant, we believe diversity and inclusion are essential to building not only an innovative product but also an exceptional experience for both our customers and our team. This commitment begins with our hiring process—we welcome individuals of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, religions, national origins, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, ages, marital statuses, and abilities. If you require accommodations or accessibility support during the interview process, please let us know in your application so we can make sure your experience is seamless.