Payments & Finance Operations Manager

About the role

Our client, a fast‑paced international business, is seeking a Payments & Finance Operations Manager to own critical finance operations across multiple entities and currencies.

Key responsibilities

• Own all outgoing payments across multiple entities and currencies.
• Lead the Accounts Payable function, ensuring efficient invoice processing, supplier management and payment runs.
• Manage banking relationships, online banking platforms and user access controls.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and support cash‑flow management.
• Drive process improvements, automation and finance systems optimisation.
• Support payroll coordination, pensions administration and broader operational finance activities.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Lead, coach and develop a small finance team.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to continually improve finance operations.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading finance operations, payments or accounts payable in a complex, multi‑entity environment.
• Strong understanding of payment processes, banking platforms and financial controls.
• Experience working with multiple currencies.
• People‑management or supervisory experience.
• Highly organised, proactive and passionate about process improvement.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification desirable but not essential.

Required skills

• ERP systems (experience with NetSuite is a plus).

What we offer

• Salary range £65,000 – £75,000 per annum.
• Excellent benefits package.
• On‑site work 5 days a week at Blackfriars, London.