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.