At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global transaction processing teams and ensure operational efficiency of financial systems.
- Company: Join a high-growth FinTech company focused on transforming finance operations.
- Benefits: Opportunity to work with advanced tools like NetSuite, Concur, and Omnea.
- Other info: Directly report to the SVP of Finance.
- Why this job: Be a transformation agent in a dynamic environment with significant growth potential.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in finance roles, including 3+ years in senior management, with NetSuite expertise.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 120000 £ per year.
Requirements
- 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. Experience with implementing or significantly optimizing NetSuite modules is desirable, as well as experience with associated finance tools.
- 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.
What the job involves
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 optimizing processes, implementing best practices, and leveraging technology, particularly NetSuite, our ERP system, and other finance tools.
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 modernize 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 inter-company 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, take-on, 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.
Director of Finance Operations employer: Trustly
This FinTech company is rapidly growing and values innovation in finance operations. Located in a vibrant tech hub, they offer competitive benefits and a chance to lead a high-performing team. The mission focuses on modernising financial workflows through technology.
