Financial Operations Manager
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Location: Manchester | Hybrid | Permanent
ClearAccept is a fast-growing payments business and part of the ClearCourse family. As we continue to scale, we're looking for an experienced Financial Operations Manager to lead our Finance Operations function and help drive the next phase of growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic fintech business where you'll take ownership of critical financial processes, lead a talented team, and play a key role in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence across the business.
What you'll do
* Lead, mentor, and develop a Finance Operations team
* Own client fund reconciliations and safeguarding compliance (CASS 15)
* Manage merchant invoicing, payment reconciliations, and revenue reporting
* Oversee aged debt and credit control processes
* Support forecasting, budgeting, and month-end activities
* Lead Finance Operations support for audits and regulatory requirements
* Monitor transactional costs and provide financial insight to the business
* Drive process improvements, automation, and stronger financial controls
* Act as a key stakeholder across finance, operations, and customer support teams
Requirements
* 5+ years' experience in Finance Operations within a payments business (PSP, PayFac, Acquirer, or similar)
* Previous experience managing or leading a finance team
* Strong understanding of client fund safeguarding and CASS 15 requirements
* Experience with merchant billing, settlements, and payment reconciliations
* Advanced Excel skills and experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing business environment
Benefits
* Competitive xsngvjr salary + benefits
* 25 days holiday + your birthday off
* Private medical insurance (Bupa) & health cash plan
* Life assurance & income protection
* Enhanced parental leave & family wellbeing support
* Perkbox discounts & perks
* Generous pension contributions
* Hybrid working model
This is an opportunity to join a growing fintech business where you can make a real impact, influence key operational processes, and help shape the future of Finance Operations within an ambitious and expanding organisation.