Director Finance Operations

At Trustly, we're building a smarter, faster, and more secure financial future by revolutionising the world of payments. As a global leader in Open Banking Payments, we are establishing Pay by Bank as the new standard at checkout, providing unparalleled freedom, speed, and ease to millions of consumers and merchants worldwide.

Our Ambition: To build the world’s most disruptive payment network and redefine what the payment experience should feel like. Trustly is a global team of innovators, collaborators, and doers. If you are driven by a strong sense of purpose and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth environment, join us and be part of a team that’s transforming the way the world pays.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Director of Finance Operations to lead our Global transaction processing teams. Reporting directly to the SVP of Finance, this critical role will own the end-to-end operational efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of our financial transaction systems. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader, a proven team manager, and a transformation agent with deep expertise in optimising processes, implementing best practices, and leveraging technology, particularly NetSuite, our ERP system, and our other finance tools, which includes Concur, Omnea and Zone Capture.

What you’ll do

• Leadership & Strategic Operations Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance operations team encompassing Billing, Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), Payments, Reconciliations, and Employee Expenses.
• Process Transformation: Champion and execute strategic initiatives to modernise and automate finance operational workflows, moving from manual to scalable, automated processes.
• Policy & Procedure: Review, update, document, and enforce comprehensive operational policies and standard operating procedures across all functional areas to maintain a strong internal control environment, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Core Financial Operations Oversight:
• Billing & AR: Ensure accurate, timely third party and intercompany invoicing and efficient management of the AR ledger, timely collections and ownership of the associated communications with merchants.
• AP & Expenses: Oversee the entire Procure-to-Pay cycle, including vendor management, timely invoice processing, payment execution, administration of the corporate credit card programme, and the accurate administration of employee expense reporting.
• Cash Management & Reconciliations: Direct the daily cash application process and ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of all bank accounts, payment processors, and sub-ledgers to the general ledger.
• Track and optimise KPIs: Utilise system data and reporting to track key operational metrics (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement.

Who you are

• Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or operations roles, with at least 3+ years in a senior management/Director role leading multiple operational teams.
• High Growth Experience: Prior experience in a high-growth FinTech or technology environment is highly desirable.
• System Proficiency: Demonstrable expertise and hands-on experience with NetSuite is mandatory, especially with reporting.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage, motivate, and scale operational teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Skills: Strong analytical and data skills, an understanding of IFRS accounting principles, and deep experience defining and tracking financial operational metrics. Accounting qualification helpful but not required.

Our Fantastic Benefits (varies by location)

• 20 to 30 days of holiday to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Monthly team outing allowance to enjoy social events with your colleagues.
• Parental leave top-up additional support for new parents.
• On-site perks to make your workday smoother.
• Well-being support: our health allowance covers gym memberships, massages, and much more to help you feel your best.
• PLUS additional benefits designed to enhance your work-life experience!

Shape Your Role and Make an Impact

Join a dynamic environment where you can take ownership, drive change, and continuously embrace new challenges. We’re looking for dedicated and highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating across different areas of the organisation. If your skills and experience align with this role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and submit your CV in English.