Finance Controller

Posted Jul 14

The Company 

James Berdigans, Founder and Executive Chairman of Printify:

“Our mission is to build a platform that lets anyone, anywhere unlock their own personal freedom. The freedom to generate income, be your own boss and set your schedule. So far we’ve seen more than 6 million people sign up to start their own eCommerce businesses with Printify. Because every order is made on-demand, there’s no risk to getting started, just a reward for putting in the work. Our aim is to put this power to build a business into the hands of every person who wants to create their own business.”

On September 9th, 2021, Printify announced that it has secured $50M in Series A funding led by Index Ventures, with participation from H&M Group, Virgin Group, founders of leading technology companies Wise, Vinted, Squarespace, RedHat, and the entertainment industry investors such as Will Smith’s Dreamers VC.

Printify will use this investment to further expand its marketplace and to hire the best talents available around the world.

The Team

The Finance department is structured around four essential pillars: accounting & reporting, financial planning, strategic finance, and finance operations. This role is a part of the finance operations sub-team - Finance Data.

The primary responsibility is to uphold the company's financial health by ensuring the exposure of complete and accurate financial data. Additionally, the role involves developing reporting processes aimed at driving cost optimization and fostering strategic decision-making.

The Finance Data team takes pride in its deep understanding of the finance domain and robust data processing skills, emphasizing precision and attention to detail. This combination allows us to stay flexible and consistently deliver accurate results, providing significant value to the company.

The Role

Printify is looking for a self-motivated, hands-on Financial Controller who is eager to grow and develop alongside the company, support expanding operations, and enjoy a fun work environment.

Salary range: 1800 - 2300 EUR Gross per month

Your responsibilities

  • Reporting and Control:
  • Participate in the preparation of monthly Management Reports and annual Financial Statements.
  • Review and validate cost classification and allocation according to Printify’s accounting policies.
  • Reconcile balances and P&L positions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Conduct detailed cost reviews to identify optimization opportunities.
  • Focus on continuous improvement of Printify’s financial accounting and controlling processes.
  • Collaborate closely with auditors to provide necessary information for audits.
  • Prepare nonstandard reports and analyses for senior management.
  • Budgeting and Planning:
  • Develop relevant models to forecast key financial metrics.
  • Implement detailed budgeting processes and monitor budgeted vs. actual performance.
  • Supporting senior management in achieving 3 primary goals:
  • Business growth
  • Increasing efficiency and transparency
  • Cost control

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in a relevant audit or finance controlling role.
  • Hands-on approach and "getting things done" mindset.
  • Accuracy, high sense of responsibility, and ability to plan and set priorities.
  • Self-motivated person with the ability to work independently.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and dynamic work environment.
  • Data-driven mindset and willingness to crosscheck and support decisions/ conclusions by data; 
  • Excellent analytical and computer skills (Excel)
  • Experience with BI tools is a plus.
  • Proficient in English (fluent in spoken and written English).

What we offer

  • Stock options so you own a part of Printify
  • Opportunity to work fully remote within EMEA time zones
  • Work from anywhere - our Printify Houses in Riga or Tallinn, your remote home office, or a co-working hub
  • Start your workday anywhere between 7 AM and 11 AM. As long as the job is done and you’re happy and healthy, you can adapt your workflow 
  • Apple MacBook laptop as your standard work equipment, covered by Printify
  • International relocation support for international candidates who wish to work in Riga or Tallinn
  • Access to mentorship, internal meetups, and hackathons both on-site and online
  • A learning budget for your professional development based on a position level and access to our book library
  • Health insurance or health insurance budget depending on your location and contract type
  • Paid health days whenever you need them without a doctor's note depending on your contract type
  • Extra paid days off for well-being as well as a celebration day of your choosing
  • Access to the in-house gym or gym allowance depending on your location and contract type

Joining Printify means joining an international company with an amazing team that has grown to over 500 people. At Printify, people from over 20 nationalities and with many different backgrounds are working together in our Riga office and around the world.   

We play to win together, and we always strive for excellence. We want to achieve great things and make a meaningful change in our customers’ lives. Our customers are our most important asset and our compass in showing us the direction to go. We value a strong learning culture and are united by a growth mindset.  

Words from our investors:  

Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group: “Entrepreneurial spirit runs through the Virgin Group, which is why I’m proud to support Printify. Both Printify’s vision and success story to date embed this special entrepreneurial spirit, which in turn has created a rapidly growing and robust e-commerce platform. Printify’s unique proposition helps people market their brands through customizable products, with no upfront investment. We’re excited to support its growth in the coming years.”  

Elise Fahlen, Investment Manager at H&M CO:LAB: “With the world experiencing rapid growth in on-demand services, H&M Group is thrilled to have invested in Printify and the team behind it. The execution of the founder’s vision and their impressive success to date speaks not only to the scalability of the product but also in their ability to be a long-standing industry leader in this space.”  

Dino Becirovic, Principal at Index Ventures: "Printify is the leading marketplace for on-demand manufacturing, offering the largest selection of products and print providers. They have removed all the barriers to product creation and enabled over 2 million creators to launch successful merchandise businesses at the push of a button. Over time, as more manufacturers come online and more methods become available, Printify will allow any creator to bring their wildest product ideas to reality.”