Operational Finance Specialist | Milton Keynes, UK

Euronet - EFT Segment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector seeks an Operational Finance Specialist to manage financial operations across European markets. This role involves ensuring accuracy in transactions, reconciling networks, and maintaining strong internal controls. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel, contributing to the department's success within a dynamic international environment.

Benefits

Work in dynamic, stable, international environment.

Excellent career prospects in a leading organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in the financial services sector is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to investigate and resolve complex queries.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily settlement payments to merchants across Europe.
• Perform daily transaction and payment reconciliations.
• Maintain and update the merchant bank account database.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Excel skills

Job description

Operational Finance Specialist

Euronet - EFT Segment Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Euronet - EFT Segment Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

The Operational Finance Executive plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of financial operations across European, US and LATAM markets. This role supports the wider Operational Finance team in delivering timely and reliable payments to external customers, maintaining rigorous control over scheme settlements, and reconciling network cash for multiple IAD networks. The position is vital to the smooth running of the department and contributes directly to the financial health and operational success of the business.

You will support activities undertaken by the Euronet Operational Finance team including but not limited to the following tasks:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily settlement payments to merchants across Europe (8 countries).

• Perform daily transaction and payment reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Complete and validate monthly reconciliations, interrogating data to ensure accuracy.
• Reconcile network cash for IAD (Independent ATM Deployment) networks, investigating variances and liaising with internal and external stakeholders (globally).
• Maintain and update the merchant bank account database, ensuring data integrity.
• Set up new merchant commission (residual) deals and payment terms in the accounting system.
• Prepare and distribute monthly merchant commission statements and dispute letters.
• Ensure strict adherence to internal controls and procedures related to merchant payments, recommending improvements where appropriate.
• Generate daily reports to support Operational Finance team activities.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date customer database, resolving any inconsistencies.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues and drive process improvements.
• Support the development and implementation of new processes and systems.
• Assist with internal and external audits, providing documentation and insights as required.
• Contribute to incident management and resolution within the team.
• Stay informed on deal structures to identify and challenge inaccuracies or misinformation.
• Participate in project work, providing assistance and support where required.

Requirements

General Requirements:

• Experience in the financial services sector is highly desirable.
• Strong numerical aptitude and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to investigate and resolve complex, multi-faceted queries.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on consistent and timely delivery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong Excel skills
• Adaptability and willingness to learn.

Competencies:

Drive - Level 2

Communication - Level 2

Teamwork - Level 2

Planning & Organising - Level 2

Customer Focus - Level 2

Finding Solutions - Level 2

Gathering Information - Level 2

Understanding Issues - Level 2

Benefits

• Work in dynamic, stable, international environment.
• Excellent career prospects within a dynamic and multinational organization with leading position in the market and ambitious expansion plans.