Global Payment Operations Lead — ERP Transformation

Hackajob Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackajob Ltd. is seeking a Payment Operations Lead to own and optimize the end-to-end payments process as we scale globally. You will lead a UK team of three alongside offshore resources, driving a major ERP transformation with zero disruption to payments.

You will manage supplier payments, payroll disbursements, intercompany transfers and collaborate with Treasury, AP, Payroll, and IT to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading payment operations in a high-volume, complex environment.
• Experience developing UK-based and offshore teams.
• Knowledge of global payment mechanisms and compliance standards (AML, sanctions).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle) and payment automation tools (RPA).
• Analytical, proactive, and capable of managing change.
• Excellent stakeholder communication across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a UK team and offshore resources delivering accurate global payments.
• Oversee end-to-end payment cycle including supplier payments, payroll, tax disbursements, and intercompany transfers.
• Drive ERP transformation: UAT, cutover strategy, go-live readiness, and post-launch stability.
• Manage partnerships with external banks and PSPs; collaborate with Treasury, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and IT.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with external financial regulations.
• Introduce modern tools and automated processes to reduce risk and improve efficiency.

Skills

Payments leadership

Global payments

ERP transformation

Stakeholder mgmt

Process improvement

Compliance & risk

Education

Professional qualification (ACT/CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

RPA tools

Payment factories

Job description

Hackajob Ltd. is seeking a Payment Operations Lead to own and optimize the end-to-end payments process as we scale globally. You will lead a UK team of three alongside offshore resources, driving a major ERP transformation with zero disruption to payments.

You will manage supplier payments, payroll disbursements, intercompany transfers and collaborate with Treasury, AP, Payroll, and IT to ensure compliance and operational excellence.