Financial Operations Lead

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-driven company is seeking a Financial Operations Lead to optimize financial workflows. This role involves managing invoicing, collections, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have 5+ years of financial operations experience and strong analytical skills. Leadership in financial processes within a collaborative environment is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial operations or a similar environment.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and controls.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize financial operations including invoicing, collections, disbursements, and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with finance and product teams to improve payment flows.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Financial systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Tools

NetSuite

Xero

Job description

Job & Company Descriptions
My client is looking for a Financial Operations Lead to join their fast-growing, tech-driven company that’s revolutionizing how large-scale events are managed and monetized.

As the Financial Operations Lead, you’ll take ownership of our end-to-end financial workflows, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and scalability across payments, reconciliations, reporting, and financial compliance. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and customer success, to support both internal operations and our network of clients and partners.

As a Financial Operations Lead, you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead and optimize financial operations including invoicing, collections, disbursements, and reconciliations
• Collaborate with the finance and product teams to improve payment flows and reporting tools
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and maintain financial policies, processes, and documentation
• Act as the primary point of contact for financial operations across departments

Requirements:
5+ years of experience in financial operations or a similar environment
Strong understanding of financial systems, controls, and payment platforms
Proven ability to manage complex processes and improve operational efficiency
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience with financial reporting tools and ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite, Xero)

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