Finance Operations Manager (Fixed term Contract)

Tide is growing rapidly, expanding its product portfolio and making exciting moves into international markets. As part of this momentum, we are building a best-in-class Global Finance Shared Services teamand we're looking for a proactive leader to drive that vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 35 direct reports in finance operations
• Oversee daily accounts payable, accounts receivable, staff expenses, and bank reconciliations
• Review weekly payment batches end-to-end, ensuring accurate verification and inclusion of supplier details
• Collaborate with the Treasury team to process payments and share remittance details post-payment
• Partner with suppliers and internal budget owners to ensure timely invoice approvals and payments
• Build and institutionalize global SOPs, control frameworks, and QA standards for shared services operations
• Implement and track operational KPIs to measure team productivity and performance
• Liaise with local entity controllers for compliance and reporting
• Prepare and consolidate supporting documentation for external audits
• Perform routine balance sheet substantiations and support cash flow forecasting
• Manage Finance mailboxes and internal ticketing systems, ensuring timely and professional responses
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality
• Provide ad hoc support as needed across the finance function

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Experience in MNCs or financial services, ideally within a shared services context
• Proven success in leading shared service functions
• Qualified accountant with 5+ years of experience
• Proficiency with large datasets and strong analytical capability
• Confident business partner who collaborates effectively across departments
• Self-starter who owns outcomes and works autonomously
• Strong commercial acumen and decision-making ability
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Razor-sharp attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Highly organized, curious, and solutions-oriented
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Warm, personable, and relationship-driven
• Tech-savvy with solid experience in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
• Hands-on knowledge of SAP S4Hana