Planet Paymet
Senior Finance Director - Payments page is loaded Senior Finance Director - Paymentsremote type: Hybridlocations: London office - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR11355 About Planet Planet is a global provider of integrated technology and payments solutions for retail and hospitality customers.We create great experiences for the millions of people who use our payments, software, and tax-free solutions every minute of every day.Planet empowers its customers to deliver great customer experiences by combining payments and software in ways that drive greater loyalty, increase revenue and save time.Founded over 35 years ago and with our headquarters in London, today we have more than 2,500 employees located across six continents serving our customers in more than 120 markets. Role overview This vital role will be part of a team of commercially focused Finance Business Partners, supporting the Commercial team. Reporting to the SVP Commercial Finance, the role will manage a team of two qualified accountants and will directly partner with two of the largest revenue generating channels in the Group. Successful candidates will demonstrate skills to balance core responsibilities relating to supporting the Commercial leadership and their teams in building and executing on commercial strategy, driving growth and client retention and optimizing their P&L with a wider contribution supporting Planet Finance build and embed planning and data capabilities to drive performance management across the Group. What you will do: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Leading the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for commercial teams. Performance Monitoring & Analysis: Tracking financial performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identifying key drivers of performance, and providing variance analysis to management. Strategic Decision Support: Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and non-financial teams (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Operations) on commercial strategies, pricing, promotions, and investment decisions. Business Case Development: Preparing and challenging business cases for new products, propositions, promotions, or capital expenditure to ensure financial soundness and alignment with strategic objectives. Commercial governance & support: Supporting the commercial team in developing the optimal pricing proposals to ensure a high win ratio and at the maximum margin. The role should also act as a governance layer to ensure pricing rate cards and approval levels are adhered to. Profitability Analysis: Evaluating customer, product, and channel profitability and developing plans to address performance goals and drive margin improvement. Process Improvement: Driving continuous improvement and automation in financial processes, reporting, and systems to enhance efficiency and decision-making agility. Stakeholder Management: Building strong, collaborative relationships across the business to influence outcomes without direct authority and ensure financial discipline is embedded throughout the organization. Who you are: Education/Certification: A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and a third-level degree in Business or Commerce is often preferred. Product experience: Experience in another Payments or Tax Free company a preferred requirement. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset and high proficiency in financial modelling and advanced Excel/database systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Power BI). Commercial Acumen: A strong understanding of the broader business environment, market trends, and key value drivers to provide relevant and insightful advice. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills to convey complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders and influence decisions. Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying challenges and opportunities and offering practical, data-driven solutions. Leadership & Adaptability: Ability to lead change initiatives, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Why Planet Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you - Apply now.At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully. (blob:)0:00 / 1:26 Company Background Planet provides integrated software, payment and technology solutions for its customers in the Hospitality and Retail sectors and worldwide via a network of global Financial Services Partners.Founded over 35 years ago, we have evolved our services, delivering an innovative digital commerce platform that puts customer experience first.With headquarters in London and around 3,000 expert employees located across six continents we serve customers in over 120 markets.
Senior Finance Director - Payments page is loaded Senior Finance Director - Paymentsremote type: Hybridlocations: London office - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR11355 About Planet Planet is a global provider of integrated technology and payments solutions for retail and hospitality customers.We create great experiences for the millions of people who use our payments, software, and tax-free solutions every minute of every day.Planet empowers its customers to deliver great customer experiences by combining payments and software in ways that drive greater loyalty, increase revenue and save time.Founded over 35 years ago and with our headquarters in London, today we have more than 2,500 employees located across six continents serving our customers in more than 120 markets. Role overview This vital role will be part of a team of commercially focused Finance Business Partners, supporting the Commercial team. Reporting to the SVP Commercial Finance, the role will manage a team of two qualified accountants and will directly partner with two of the largest revenue generating channels in the Group. Successful candidates will demonstrate skills to balance core responsibilities relating to supporting the Commercial leadership and their teams in building and executing on commercial strategy, driving growth and client retention and optimizing their P&L with a wider contribution supporting Planet Finance build and embed planning and data capabilities to drive performance management across the Group. What you will do: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Leading the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for commercial teams. Performance Monitoring & Analysis: Tracking financial performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identifying key drivers of performance, and providing variance analysis to management. Strategic Decision Support: Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and non-financial teams (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Operations) on commercial strategies, pricing, promotions, and investment decisions. Business Case Development: Preparing and challenging business cases for new products, propositions, promotions, or capital expenditure to ensure financial soundness and alignment with strategic objectives. Commercial governance & support: Supporting the commercial team in developing the optimal pricing proposals to ensure a high win ratio and at the maximum margin. The role should also act as a governance layer to ensure pricing rate cards and approval levels are adhered to. Profitability Analysis: Evaluating customer, product, and channel profitability and developing plans to address performance goals and drive margin improvement. Process Improvement: Driving continuous improvement and automation in financial processes, reporting, and systems to enhance efficiency and decision-making agility. Stakeholder Management: Building strong, collaborative relationships across the business to influence outcomes without direct authority and ensure financial discipline is embedded throughout the organization. Who you are: Education/Certification: A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and a third-level degree in Business or Commerce is often preferred. Product experience: Experience in another Payments or Tax Free company a preferred requirement. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset and high proficiency in financial modelling and advanced Excel/database systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Power BI). Commercial Acumen: A strong understanding of the broader business environment, market trends, and key value drivers to provide relevant and insightful advice. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills to convey complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders and influence decisions. Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying challenges and opportunities and offering practical, data-driven solutions. Leadership & Adaptability: Ability to lead change initiatives, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Why Planet Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you - Apply now.At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully. (blob:)0:00 / 1:26 Company Background Planet provides integrated software, payment and technology solutions for its customers in the Hospitality and Retail sectors and worldwide via a network of global Financial Services Partners.Founded over 35 years ago, we have evolved our services, delivering an innovative digital commerce platform that puts customer experience first.With headquarters in London and around 3,000 expert employees located across six continents we serve customers in over 120 markets.
Planet Paymet
Senior Legal Director page is loaded Senior Legal Directorremote type: Hybridlocations: London office - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR11124Planet is a leading technology company transforming payments by putting customer experience first. We offer integrated solutions that include payment processing, VAT refunds, dynamic currency conversion, and management services for merchants in the Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide.In recent years, we have experienced significant growth, expanding our services and global presence.With strong private equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we have the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisitions.Our mission is to create a world of connected commerce where payments are simple, secure, and seamless, enabling our partners to deliver exceptional experiences to their customers. Role Overview: Planet is seeking an experienced legal counsel with a strong commercial background within FinTech, financial services and/or software sectors. Reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel, the successful candidate will join a team of lawyers that provide practical, solutions-oriented advice to deliver on Planet's strategic, business, and financial goals whilst meeting its regulatory, statutory, and legislative obligations. What you will do: We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our growing legal team. Planet is a PE-backed, high-growth business which is expanding organically, geographically and by acquisition. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your commercial expertise on contractual matters across multiple jurisdictions, develop leadership skills, and play a key role in Planet's rapid growth. Act as the lead commercial lawyer for Planet, as a member of the Legal, Risk and Compliance (LRC) team. Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including those involving the provision of acquiring, gateway, terminal and other value-added payment, tax refund and integrated software services. Review and support responses to business proposals/tenders/RFPs. Produce and/or maintain various standard agreements. Develop playbooks and standard contractual provisions to further and enhance the speed, efficiency, and effectiveness of commercial agreements. Coordinate team-wide initiatives, develop best practices and mentor more junior members of the team. Advise and deliver on special, growth projects including new product developments and geographical expansions, taking into consideration their legal and regulatory impact. Support M&A activity inclusive of performing due diligence on target companies, evaluating risks and opportunities of the target from a legal and regulatory perspective, and integrating the target into the commercial and legal operations into Planet's Legal, Risk & Compliance organization. Remain well versed on regulatory matters that relate and/or arise out of the payment and software products and services offered by Planet such as PSD2+, payment services regulations in the UK, France and broader EEA, AML/CT regulations, GDPR, tax refund regimes, and retail financial services. Keep fully conversant with the new and emerging product lines developed by Planet and with the wider payments and software innovation ecosystem. Identify, communicate, and ensure all legal risks are within appetite. If necessary, escalate legal risks together with appropriate recommendations and mitigations. Who you are: We are looking for someone that is passionate about commercial matters and contract negotiations, and thrives helping sales teams achieve their goals. 8-10 years PQE of industry experience in an in-house legal department and/or leading law firm. Lawyers qualified in common-law jurisdictions are preferred for this role, although candidates with the right experience and skillset will be considered. Experience in relation to (as many of the following as possible): direct acquiring; indirect acquiring with sponsoring banks, payment processing, gateway services, and multi-currency pricing solutions for a payment services provider (or equivalent), FinTech, e-money institution and/or financial institution; property management software. A passion for simplification and efficiency/process improvement. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, tackle ad hoc projects as they arise/are assigned, successfully manage multiple deadlines and have a flexible approach. Demonstrate a keen, working understanding of the legal issues affecting the payments industry, including AML/CTF, data protection/security, safeguarding, funds flows, and transactional reporting to regulators. A business-first mind-set with a drive to find solutions that allow business and market share growth in a prudent and long-term-oriented approach. Be proficient in English, our main working language. Additional languages including French, and German, in particular, are a plus. Why Planet : Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you - Apply now .At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully. (blob:)0:00 / 1:26 Company Background Planet provides integrated software, payment and technology solutions for its customers in the Hospitality and Retail sectors and worldwide via a network of global Financial Services Partners.Founded over 35 years ago, we have evolved our services, delivering an innovative digital commerce platform that puts customer experience first.With headquarters in London and around 3,000 expert employees located across six continents we serve customers in over 120 markets.
Senior Legal Director page is loaded Senior Legal Directorremote type: Hybridlocations: London office - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR11124Planet is a leading technology company transforming payments by putting customer experience first. We offer integrated solutions that include payment processing, VAT refunds, dynamic currency conversion, and management services for merchants in the Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide.In recent years, we have experienced significant growth, expanding our services and global presence.With strong private equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we have the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisitions.Our mission is to create a world of connected commerce where payments are simple, secure, and seamless, enabling our partners to deliver exceptional experiences to their customers. Role Overview: Planet is seeking an experienced legal counsel with a strong commercial background within FinTech, financial services and/or software sectors. Reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel, the successful candidate will join a team of lawyers that provide practical, solutions-oriented advice to deliver on Planet's strategic, business, and financial goals whilst meeting its regulatory, statutory, and legislative obligations. What you will do: We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our growing legal team. Planet is a PE-backed, high-growth business which is expanding organically, geographically and by acquisition. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your commercial expertise on contractual matters across multiple jurisdictions, develop leadership skills, and play a key role in Planet's rapid growth. Act as the lead commercial lawyer for Planet, as a member of the Legal, Risk and Compliance (LRC) team. Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including those involving the provision of acquiring, gateway, terminal and other value-added payment, tax refund and integrated software services. Review and support responses to business proposals/tenders/RFPs. Produce and/or maintain various standard agreements. Develop playbooks and standard contractual provisions to further and enhance the speed, efficiency, and effectiveness of commercial agreements. Coordinate team-wide initiatives, develop best practices and mentor more junior members of the team. Advise and deliver on special, growth projects including new product developments and geographical expansions, taking into consideration their legal and regulatory impact. Support M&A activity inclusive of performing due diligence on target companies, evaluating risks and opportunities of the target from a legal and regulatory perspective, and integrating the target into the commercial and legal operations into Planet's Legal, Risk & Compliance organization. Remain well versed on regulatory matters that relate and/or arise out of the payment and software products and services offered by Planet such as PSD2+, payment services regulations in the UK, France and broader EEA, AML/CT regulations, GDPR, tax refund regimes, and retail financial services. Keep fully conversant with the new and emerging product lines developed by Planet and with the wider payments and software innovation ecosystem. Identify, communicate, and ensure all legal risks are within appetite. If necessary, escalate legal risks together with appropriate recommendations and mitigations. Who you are: We are looking for someone that is passionate about commercial matters and contract negotiations, and thrives helping sales teams achieve their goals. 8-10 years PQE of industry experience in an in-house legal department and/or leading law firm. Lawyers qualified in common-law jurisdictions are preferred for this role, although candidates with the right experience and skillset will be considered. Experience in relation to (as many of the following as possible): direct acquiring; indirect acquiring with sponsoring banks, payment processing, gateway services, and multi-currency pricing solutions for a payment services provider (or equivalent), FinTech, e-money institution and/or financial institution; property management software. A passion for simplification and efficiency/process improvement. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, tackle ad hoc projects as they arise/are assigned, successfully manage multiple deadlines and have a flexible approach. Demonstrate a keen, working understanding of the legal issues affecting the payments industry, including AML/CTF, data protection/security, safeguarding, funds flows, and transactional reporting to regulators. A business-first mind-set with a drive to find solutions that allow business and market share growth in a prudent and long-term-oriented approach. Be proficient in English, our main working language. Additional languages including French, and German, in particular, are a plus. Why Planet : Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you - Apply now .At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully. (blob:)0:00 / 1:26 Company Background Planet provides integrated software, payment and technology solutions for its customers in the Hospitality and Retail sectors and worldwide via a network of global Financial Services Partners.Founded over 35 years ago, we have evolved our services, delivering an innovative digital commerce platform that puts customer experience first.With headquarters in London and around 3,000 expert employees located across six continents we serve customers in over 120 markets.