Job Description
Financial Operations Manager - Payments & Reconciliations High-Growth Fintech 6-12 Month FTC (Potential to Go Permanent)
Harmonic is delighted to be working with a fast-scaling fintech business in search of a Financial Operations Manager to sit within the payments and reconciliations function. This is a 6-12month fixed-term contract with the potential to convert to a permanent role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a dynamic, data-driven environment.
The Business
Our client is an ambitious and high-growth fintech scale-up, operating across multiple international markets. The company has established itself as a leader in its space and is now entering its next phase of expansion. As the business continues to scale, they are looking to bring in a Financial Operations Manager to strengthen financial controls, improve reconciliation processes, and ensure the smooth running of payment operations. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for improving processes in a fast-paced environment.
The Role
As Financial Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing payment operations and leading reconciliation processes across multiple international markets. The role is hands-on and requires excellent attention to detail, a data-driven mindset, and strong communication skills. You'll be the key liaison with internal stakeholders and global partners, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and financial integrity across operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage the end-to-end payments and reconciliations process
- Ensure accurate, timely reconciliation of high-volume transactions across multiple systems and entities
- Work closely with international partners and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and improve operational efficiency
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
- Produce and maintain robust reconciliation reporting and financial controls
- Collaborate with the Finance and Data teams to ensure accurate flow of transactional data into financial systems
- Support month-end close processes with reconciliation and variance analysis
Essential Skills
- Proven experience in a payments or financial operations role with a strong focus on reconciliations
- Prior experience working in a fast-paced startup, scale-up, or SME environment
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when working with large datasets
- Strong communication skills, comfortable working with international stakeholders and partners
- Proficiency in Excel and working with financial or transactional data platforms
Preferred Skills
- Previous experience in a fintech business or highly regulated industry
- Familiarity with financial systems and reconciliation tools
- Experience driving process improvements or automation within operations
Contract Details
- Duration: 6-12 month fixed-term contract (Potential to Go Permanent)
- Location: Central London (Onsite)
- Salary: £50-60,000, (Prorated) depending on experience
- Start Date: ASAP
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
