Senior Specialist, Accounting & Reporting

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London, England, GBR
In-Office
Fintech
The Role
Who are we?


At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.

Are you an accounting professional with a passion for revenue recognition? Do you thrive in an environment where your expertise shapes policy, supports strategic decisions, and drives business success? If so, we invite you to join our Accounting Center of Excellence at Finastra!

Why Join Us?

At Finastra, you’ll play a key role in ensuring compliance and best practices in revenue recognition, working closely with finance, commercial, and business teams. This is an opportunity to influence critical accounting policies while growing your career in a dynamic, global fintech company.

What You’ll Do

  • Shape Accounting Policies – Develop, interpret, and enhance accounting policies related to revenue recognition.

  • Provide Expert Guidance – Support contract evaluation and offer technical accounting insights.

  • Lead Complex Judgments – Manage and advise on intricate revenue recognition scenarios.

  • Collaborate Across Teams – Work closely with commercial finance and business leaders to ensure compliance and efficiency.

  • Support Audit & Compliance – Engage with auditors and internal teams to uphold financial integrity.

  • Drive Innovation – Contribute to revenue recognition automation initiatives.

 

What You Bring

  • Professional Expertise: ACA Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 3 years in public accounting (Big Four or Tier 2 firm preferred).

  • Technical Excellence: Strong knowledge of IFRS 15 (or US GAAP equivalent) and contract interpretation.

  • Key Attributes: Inquisitive mindset, clear communication skills, and the ability to simplify complex accounting principles.

Growth & Opportunities

  • Work in an autonomous environment with the freedom to innovate.

  • Potential for international travel (quarterly trips to India).

  • Access to mentorship and professional development programs.

  • A clear career pathway to finance business partnering and leadership roles.

Our Commitment to Inclusivity 

 

At Finastra, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity fosters innovation and drives our success. 

 

If you possess the technical expertise, customer-centric mindset, and the drive to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and play a crucial role in delivering exceptional support to our valued clients. 

 

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:


·       Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

·       Well-being: Access confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, unlimited personalized coaching via our coaching app, and access to our Gather Groups for emotional and mental support.

·       Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*

·       ESG: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.

·       DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).

·       Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

·       Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.


*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra!

Finastra Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Finastra and has not been reviewed or approved by Finastra.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Leave is positioned as flexible/“unlimited” in many roles, which can support work-life balance when team norms allow it. Hybrid/flexible working is also framed as a core part of the overall rewards experience.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is described as relatively generous in the US, with multiple references to roughly three months (or around 12 weeks) fully paid and equal leave for mothers and fathers. This is repeatedly highlighted as a meaningful component of the benefits package.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing support is emphasized through offerings like an Employee Assistance Program and TaskHuman coaching, alongside volunteering time off and employee networks. These programs broaden total rewards beyond cash compensation.

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The Company
New York, NY
13,042 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

At Finastra our purpose is to unlock the power of finance for everyone & redefine finance for good. We’re the orchestrator of open finance; building and delivering innovative, next-generation technology on our open Fusion software architecture and cloud ecosystem. We’re one of the world’s largest FinTechs, working with over 9,000 customers including 90 of the top 100 banks globally. We’re creating a pioneering open platform that’s disrupting the financial industry, changing how financial software is developed and used. We believe in collaboration for innovation, to unlock the potential of people, businesses and communities. We have an unmatched portfolio of financial software and deliver mission critical solutions for financial institutions of all sizes, on premises or in the cloud. Our open architecture and platform approach embrace a wide ecosystem of partners and co innovators. Together we're leading the way in which applications are written, deployed and consumed in the world of financial services. Our people mission is to be the most loved and inclusive fintech company in the world; a mission we take seriously. DE&I factors into everything we do and every decision we make as a business. When you join Finastra, you open up a world of possibilities. With us, you can supercharge financial institutions, big tech and fintech while also building a more inclusive finance industry. We believe our people thrive when given the opportunity to be their authentic selves and we trust our people to work how, when and where they want; this is OPENworking. Our 2+ policy provides the perfect mix of focused work at home, coupled with the meaningful connection that comes from in person collaboration, coaching and community. We're rolling out a new programme where our people take as much leave as they need; we do not count vacation days and we trust our people to work in a way that suits them, when it suits them. Come join the future of Fintech, and make your world. OPEN.

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