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About PleoMessy spend management is tricky business. And tedious processes are a lose-lose situation for all involved, not just finance. At Pleo, we're changing that.
We build spend solutions that make managing money seamless, empowering, and surprisingly effective for finance teams and employees alike - with a vision to help all businesses ‘go beyond’.The word ‘Pleo’ actually means ‘more than you’d expect’, and living by that mantra has been the secret to our success over the last 10 years.Now, we’re at a pivotal moment in our journey; every move we make has a direct impact on our 40,000+ customers, our business, and our collective success. We need people who take pride in uncovering customer needs, who turn complex problems into simple solutions, challenge the way things are done (respectfully), and always aim high. With great ambitions driving us forward, we can’t say we’ve got this whole thing figured out.
And frankly, that’s half the fun! What we can say is that we’re a driven, progressive, and, importantly, a kind bunch of 850+ people from over 100 nationalities, all committed to delivering the future of business spending, together.
About the Role
We're looking for a Finance & Reconciliations Analyst to join our Safeguarding function at Pleo.In this role, you'll be at the heart of how we meet our safeguarding obligations under FCA rules. You'll perform daily and periodic reconciliations across customer funds, balances and transactions, contribute to process improvement initiatives, and support our external audit activity. You'll also help produce the management information that feeds into our governance oversight.
If you're genuinely curious about payments and financial infrastructure, good with data, and keen to learn and improve as you go, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!Who you'll be working with and reporting toYou'll report to our Head of Safeguarding and work closely with teams across Finance Operations, Compliance, and Product.Our Finance function is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and financial control. You'll also have the opportunity to partner with colleagues across our operations, audit, and leadership teams to help drive strong governance and regulatory compliance.What you'll be doingAs a Finance & Reconciliations Analyst in Safeguarding, you will:Perform and support the review of daily and periodic safeguarding reconciliations across customer funds, balances and transactionsMonitor reconciliation outputs and carry out post-review checks and manual follow-up activityInvestigate breaks and exceptions, escalating where needed and tracking issues through to resolutionMaintain accurate records, supporting documentation and clear audit trailsHelp collate and prepare management information on reconciliations and exceptions for governance forums including the Safeguarding CommitteeWork with data in spreadsheets and internal systems to extract, check and present information clearlySpot patterns in exceptions or recurring issues and flag them to the teamContribute to reconciliations-related projects, including system changes, tooling improvements and process redesignFlag inefficiencies or recurring control weaknesses and bring forward practical ideas to address themSupport the development and automation of reporting processes over timeHelp prepare and organise documentation, evidence packs and reconciliation outputs for external auditRespond to auditor queries and requests in a timely and accurate mannerWhat you bringYou'll thrive in this role if you have:2+ years of experience in a reconciliations, payments, finance operations or similar roleComfort working with data and spreadsheets (Google Sheets or Excel) and a keen interest to develop furtherA methodical and accurate approach - you take care with the details and notice when something doesn't look rightStrong communication skills and the ability to explain what you've found clearly to colleagues and, where needed, to external auditorsGenuine interest in how financial services and payments regulation works in practiceA passion for solving problems in practical and innovative waysExcellent time management and the ability to prioritise tasks effectivelyWhy is this role a good fit for youThis role is a good fit for you if:You're genuinely curious about fintech and how payments infrastructure actually worksYou enjoy working with data and understanding systems, not just using themYou're excited by the responsibility of maintaining financial controls and regulatory complianceYou thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy improving processes and ways of workingYou bring a self-starter attitude - you don't wait to be told what to do nextThis role is not a good fit for you if:You struggle working in a fast-paced environment with changing prioritiesYou do not enjoy detailed analytical or investigative workYou prefer working in isolation rather than collaborating with colleagues across teamsYou're not interested in the practical application of financial regulationHow you'll develop in this roleIn your first 6 months at Pleo, you'll:Develop a strong understanding of Pleo's safeguarding obligations under FCA rules, including the CASS and DFSA safeguarding
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. Learn how our reconciliation processes work across all our systems and develop expertise in carrying out and reviewing reconciliationsCollaborate with colleagues to help improve and streamline our reconciliation and reporting processesGrow your skills in data handling, financial analysis, and audit preparationTake on new challenges as you build confidence and the company continues to scaleWe're committed to helping you develop your career, whether that means taking on bigger projects, stepping into process improvement leadership, or acquiring new skills in areas you identify for growth.The locationPlease note: We can hire on a hybrid or in-person set-up in any of the locations listed on the advert but you will need to be physically based in the country of your choice with a valid right to work. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role in any of the listed locations.Show me the
Benefits
!Your own Pleo card (no more out-of-pocket spending!)Lunch is on us for your work days - enjoy catered meals or receive a lunch allowance based on your local officeComprehensive private healthcare - depending on your location, coverage options include Vitality, Alan or MédisWe offer 25 days of holiday + your public holidaysWe use MyndUp to give our employees access to free mental health and well-being support with great success so farPaid parental leave - we want to make sure that we're supportive of families and help you feel that you don't have to compromise your family due to workThe interview processWe want to ensure you are set-up for success and understand what will be expected of you. If your application is successful, our interview process is as follows:Intro call: A 30-minute chat with our Talent Partner to discuss the role and your backgroundHiring Manager: A 45-minute chat with our Head of Safeguarding & ReconciliationPleo challenge: A 60-minute chat with peers and/or stakeholders to check how you would think and act in the role. Expect some real life examples as well as on the spot challengesFinal Interview: A 30-minute final chat with one of our senior stakeholdersTransparency is important to us so we also wanted to share some insights about
What We're Looking For
in applications to ensure you can set yourself up for success!Last time we hired for a similar role, we received a significant number of applications but only a fraction were selected for an intro call. Some of the key reasons why previous candidates didn't make it past the application screening stage include:CV writing and content: we receive a lot of CVs, and many of them are AI-generated. We love seeing people leverage AI - it’s a big focus for us internally too - but without human intervention, these CVs can sometimes become generic and fail to show a candidate in the best light.
What we're really looking for is the specific details of real impact that only you know from your previous experience. A top tip from us is to use the “Achieved X, as measured by Y, by doing Z” formula (credit: Laszlo Bock, ~2014) to give a really clear picture of what you’ve worked on. A final note: including links to your previous companies' websites is a huge help and allows us to truly understand your background!Application care: every single application we receive is reviewed by a human (yes, hundreds of them) because we believe that candidates' efforts should be matched by an equal level of human care.
This means that we expect a similar level of attention put into your application. Read and answer the application questions carefully, they make a huge difference in our decision-making process.Profile to role fit: highlight most important aspects of the role, points that might get misunderstood, any specific industry
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etc.About your applicationEnglish first. Since it's our company language, please submit your application in English. You’ll be using it a lot if you join us.A fair look for everyone.
Our talent team reads every single application to ensure the process is fair. To keep things running smoothly, we only accept applications through our system - our support team can’t pass on calls or emails.Diversity drives us. We can only reach our goals if our team reflects the world around us.
That starts with you hitting apply, even if you don't tick every single box. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to join us.Interview at your best. We want you to feel comfortable throughout the process.
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or need a specific format, email belonging@pleo.io. We’ll design a process that works for you.Your data is safe. When you apply, we process your personal data as a data processor.
For more information on how Pleo processes personal data, read our Privacy Policy here.Applying for multiple roles? Nothing is stopping you, and we assess every role independently. However, we do look for alignment, so make sure you can explain why your interest and experience are right for each specific role.Reapplying.
If you’re applying for the same role again, please wait six months from your last decision before hitting submit.