Financial Operations Manager

Financial Operations Manager

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 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.