Group Financial Controller

Lean is moving fast. We need a Group Financial Controller who can bridge the gap between our current state and the multi-product infrastructure company we are becoming. Reporting to the VP Finance, you’ll be the person ensuring our month-end is tight, our controls are "audit-ready," and our financial reporting across all entities is flawless. Reporting directly to the VP Finance, you will move beyond simple oversight to design, implement, and lead a world-class financial control environment across all Lean entities.

Lean has tripled in size over the past twelve months. We’re on track to triple again next year.

What started as the region’s pioneering Open Finance platform is now becoming something bigger: a multi-product infrastructure company powering payments, data, and lending across MENA. We’re expanding into new markets, opening offices, acquiring businesses, and building capabilities that didn’t exist here before.

We’ve processed billions of dollars in transactions. We’re trusted by 300+ clients - from Binance and Careem to Etisalat - and backed by General Catalyst, Sequoia, and Shorooq. Our $67.5M Series B was just the beginning.

• Direct the end-to-end month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for all group entities, ensuring a seamless and accurate consolidation of global financials.
• Own the full cycle of Accounts Payable (AP), employee expenses, and payroll disbursements, optimizing for both speed and accuracy.
• Identify gaps in current financial workflows and establish robust, scalable internal controls and SOPs that mitigate risk without stifling growth.
• Develop and institutionalize group-wide policies, including Accounting Standards, T&E, and Procurement, ensuring alignment with international best practices.
• Treasury & Tax:
  Support the VP Finance in Treasury management - including FX exposure and liquidity - while overseeing regional tax compliance and submissions.
• Manage and upskill a high-performing team of financial controllers while serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors and banking partners.

• ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or CPA qualified (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in a leadership or controller-level role following your certification.
• Deep understanding of financial control frameworks and a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Exceptional communication, organizational prowess, and the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience navigating the ambiguity and rapid pace of a high-growth tech startup.
• Familiarity with the MENA Fintech ecosystem is a bonus.
• Proven track record of implementing or optimizing ERP systems (e.g., Net Suite, Oracle, or similar).