Job Posting Title
Solutions Finance Manager (12 month fixed term)
Salary Band: £53,059 - £73,244
Grade: MP1
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Solutions Finance Manager to lead and oversee key aspects of our Newcastle Strategic Solutions Finance operations and reporting. This is a senior, hands‑on role with responsibility for ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and effective management of banking and payment operations across our client base.
You will manage and develop a specialist finance team, acting as a technical expert and escalation point, while maintaining strong relationships with banking partners, payment providers, and clients. The role plays a critical part in ensuring high standards of control, compliance, and service delivery in a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading, coaching and developing the Solutions Finance team, setting clear objectives and performance standards
* Developing, implementing and maintaining strong systems of financial control, including reconciliations, risk controls and procedures
* Overseeing the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely management information and client reporting
* Managing relationships with banks, payment scheme providers and other external suppliers
* Acting as the finance lead on new client onboarding, system changes and operational improvement projects
* Supporting internal, external and client audit activity and ensuring audit recommendations are implemented effectively
* Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, automation and enhanced control across finance operations
About You
You will have strong experience in operational finance, financial control, and team leadership. You are comfortable operating in a hands‑on environment while maintaining oversight of risk, controls, and performance.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in finance operations, financial control, or financial reporting roles
* Experience leading and developing finance teams
* Strong understanding of reconciliations, general ledger management, and internal controls
* Exposure to banking, payments, cash management or transaction‑based environments
* Confidence working with auditors, external providers and senior stakeholders
* Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
* A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
Experience in financial services, fintech, payments, or regulated environments is highly desirable, as is familiarity with payment schemes, banking platforms, and systems change or transformation projects.
Company
Newcastle Strategic Solutions Limited
Benefits
Financial:
* Corporate bonus scheme (on target 10%, up to a maximum 15%)
* Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
* Annual performance related pay reviews
* Colleague mortgage scheme
* Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
* Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection
* Access to our financial advisers
* Access to a range of high street and online discounts
Work/Life Balance:
* A 35‑hour weekly contract – flexible working arrangements available
* 30 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
* Option to buy and sell up to 5 days’ holiday
* Hybrid working (typically 3 days’ home based)
* Above statutory family leave entitlement – 3 months full pay, 3 months half pay, regardless of gender or route to parenthood
Health and Wellbeing:
* Private medical insurance
* Access to a health cash plan through a Medicash scheme
* Access to an employee assistance programme
* Free onsite gym at our Cobalt head office and access to discounted gyms
* Two paid volunteering days each year
* Cycle to work scheme
EEO Statement
We are an inclusive employer and member owned mutual. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected, and be able to bring their authentic selves to work.
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