Manager, Process Architect

0026 Checkout Technology Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

0026 Checkout Technology Ltd is seeking a Process Architecture Manager to lead operational excellence in the Finance function. This role involves designing processes and defining a framework for global FinOps scaling.

The candidate will partner with Finance leadership to pinpoint inefficiencies, develop standards for process improvement, and ensure the smooth integration of new workflows across teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Process Excellence, Business Transformation, or Operations.
• Strong understanding of core Finance cycles and control environments.
• Expertise in process mapping and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior Finance leaders to identify bottlenecks and prioritize initiatives.
• Establish standards and toolkits for process improvement.
• Lead change management for process re-engineering.

Skills

Process Excellence

Business Transformation

Operations Management

Process Mapping Tools

AI and Automation

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

FigJam

Job description

Job Description

The role Checkout.com is looking for is a strategic, resourceful, and highly‑driven Process Architecture Manager to lead the charge on operational excellence within our Finance function. You will not only design processes, which is a key part of this role, but also help define the framework for how we scale FinOps globally. You will act as a partner to Finance leadership, identifying macro‑level inefficiencies and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

How you’ll make an impact

Partner with senior Finance leaders (AP, Treasury, Tax, Accounting) to identify critical operational bottlenecks and prioritize initiatives that deliver the highest ROI.

Establish standards, methodologies, and toolkits (e.g. BPMN standards, documentation templates) to ensure consistency and quality across all process improvement projects.

Own the end‑to‑end architecture of complex, cross‑functional workflows, ensuring our financial operations scale seamlessly.

Define and oversee the reporting of key operational KPIs; identify systemic performance gaps and hold the business accountable for agreed‑upon improvements.

Lead the change management aspect of process re‑engineering, ensuring that new workflows are adopted smoothly by global teams.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of experience in Process Excellence, Business Transformation, or Operations, with at least 2 years in a management or lead capacity.
• Strong understanding of core Finance cycles (e.g. Procure‑to‑Pay, Record‑to‑Report, Order‑to‑Cash) and the control environments required in a regulated fintech.
• Expertise in process mapping tools (Visio, Lucidchart, FigJam) and methodologies (Lean Six Sigma Black/Green Belt preferred).
• Proven ability to look at the "big picture" and design an operating model that supports hyper‑growth.
• A deep understanding of how to use AI and automation tools to streamline process efficiency and quality.
• Exceptional presentation skills, capable of translating complex data into clear strategic recommendations for executive stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment where you have successfully built structures from scratch.