Financial Operations Principal
AlpacaSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Senior Manager, Financial Operations at Checkout.com
Quatre Bornes Town, Plaine Wilhems, Mauritius
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FintechIndustries
Requirements
- A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in financial operations or accounting, with at least 3-5 years in a direct leadership role managing and developing a large team
- Deep, hands-on experience within the payments or fintech industry
- A confident decision-maker and exceptional communicator with a track record of driving change and developing talent
- Expert-level knowledge of complex reconciliations and a proven ability to lead automation or system implementation projects
- Holds a professional accounting qualification like ACCA, CIMA, or ACA, which is strongly preferred
- Excels at building relationships and influencing senior stakeholders, including auditors, directors, and technology partners
- Willingness to undertake limited international travel (approximately 1-2 times per year) for strategic meetings
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Financial Operations team of 15-20 Associate/Senior associates, setting clear goals, conducting performance reviews, and building a culture of accountability and professional growth
- Define and execute the strategic vision for the team's function, identifying and driving key initiatives for automation, process re-engineering, and scalability to improve efficiency and control within the area
- Take ownership of the team's delivery, including building robust reconciliations. Ensure all accounts are reconciled accurately and on time, and that all breaks are investigated and resolved according to policy. Provide the final review and sign-off on high-risk reconciliations, maintaining the highest standards of financial control
- Lead audit efforts for the team's area of responsibility and act as the primary point of contact for auditors on matters relating to the function, ensuring robust controls are in place and all inquiries are managed effectively
- Establish, monitor, and take full ownership for the delivery of the team's Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), reporting on progress to departmental leadership and ensuring performance is aligned with wider company goals
- Lead the resolution of complex operational and financial escalations, ensuring timely communication and effective problem-solving for critical issues
- Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional and global teams to ensure alignment and support the company's international operations
Skills
Financial Operations
Reconciliations
Automation
Process Re-engineering
Team Leadership
Performance Reviews
Strategic Planning
Scalability
Checkout.com
High-performance payments platform for enterprises
About Checkout.com
Checkout.com provides a payments platform that helps businesses process payments, send payouts, and manage card programs. The platform is designed for large enterprises and growing businesses, allowing them to handle high volumes of transactions quickly and reliably. It integrates with clients' existing systems and offers a range of payment services, generating revenue through transaction fees and subscriptions. Unlike many competitors, Checkout.com focuses on providing a comprehensive, cloud-based solution that supports the financial operations of its clients across the globe. The goal of Checkout.com is to streamline payment processes and enhance the payment experience for both businesses and their customers.
London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$1,780.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Work-life balance - Flexible working and plenty of time off to unwind. We’ll even give you your birthday off.
Recognition - Peer recognition program and quarterly Hero Awards. We celebrate success together.
Career development - Tailored career development and learning pathways. We’ll help you unlock your potential.
Celebrating diversity - Internal community groups and cultural events. We celebrate our differences.
Staying healthy - A global wellness programme and private health insurance. We support your wellbeing.
Security for the future - Comprehensive plans for you and your loved ones. We’ll take care of you.
Giving back - Employee-led community outreach, payroll giving and a volunteering day. We care about your causes.
Risks
Checkout.com faces increased competition from emerging fintech startups.
Economic instability in the UK and EU may impact Checkout.com's revenue.
Regulatory scrutiny on data privacy could increase compliance costs.
Differentiation
Checkout.com offers payments in over 150 currencies with in-country acquiring.
The platform integrates fraud filters and reporting through a single API.
Checkout.com supports major international cards and local payment methods.
Upsides
Checkout.com is expanding in Japan, enhancing its global presence.
The partnership with Zing increases digital payment methods and product growth.
Checkout.com launched Octopus for online payments, a first for global PSPs.
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