Senior Financial Operations Analyst
About The Position
The Senior FinOps Analyst role has been open for about two months, primarily due to rapid organizational growth and the company’s need to scale its U.S.-based FinOps operations. Here are the key drivers: 1. Building Out FinOps Operations in the U.S. This client is expanding its FinOps presence beyond Portugal (where the existing 8-person team sits) and is actively growing its U.S. footprint. This role is the first meaningful FinOps hire in the U.S., positioned to support future team expansion. 2. Increasing Need for Automation & Scalability The company’s transaction volume and product complexity are growing. They need someone who can: Automate reconciliations Build scalable processes Integrate AI into daily operations Reduce manual workload and risk This requires a hands-on, experienced operator, which has been hard to find. 3. Prior Candidates Haven’t Met the Bar They’ve had limited quality applicants so far—mostly lacking: True automation/AI implementation experience Progression / leadership potential Curiosity and ability to navigate complex systems Strong FinOps or financial operations background 4. Role Is Prime for Growth This position will likely have 1–2 direct reports in the future. They need someone with both: Strong hands-on skills. The ability to step into light management as the team grows. 5. Crypto Experience Is a Plus, Not a Must The ideal background includes general finance/banking plus a curiosity for fintech and crypto, but the mix makes the target profile more specific. 6. Very Low Turnover → Hiring Is Growth-Driven, Not Replacing
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in financial operations related roles (management experience preferred).
- Strong background in financial reporting, data analysis, and process automation.
- Proven experience implementing automation/scripting using AI tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and curious—comfortable navigating complex systems.
- Broad knowledge of financial markets and operational risk management.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in cryptocurrency, blockchain, or FinTech (huge plus).
- Programming skills in SQL, Python, or JavaScript.
- Familiarity with banking frameworks and payment systems.
- Demonstrated thought leadership (e.g., certifications, blogs, community talks).
Responsibilities
- Oversee and execute weekly/monthly financial close activities and reporting models.
- Reconcile transactions and maintain accurate financial data across systems.
- Ensure compliance with international regulations and internal policies.
- Lead initiatives to automate reconciliations and financial workflows using AI tools.
- Collaborate with Engineering to reduce manual processes and improve scalability.
- Research and implement new technologies and best practices for FinOps.
- Partner with Compliance, Business, and Product teams to support risk management and customer service.
- Advise development teams on financial impact of platform changes.
- Mentor junior team members and prepare for future management responsibilities (1–2 direct reports possible).
- Contribute to building a U.S.-based FinOps team and shaping operational strategy.
- Maintain internal documentation for FinOps processes.
- Propose innovative approaches to improve efficiency and scalability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
