The OpportunityAre you a finance leader with a passion for payments and people development? We are looking for a Team Lead for Payments Operations to join our Manchester-based team. In this pivotal role, you will align our finance strategy with broader business objectives, driving key initiatives within one of the world''s most dynamic e-commerce environments.You won''t just manage a team; you will inspire a group of Analysts and Accountants to embrace change, scale efficiency through better tooling, and deliver the insights needed to steer global business decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Coaching: Manage and inspire a team of Payments Process Analysts and Accountants, translating departmental goals into actionable personal objectives and OKRs.Operational Excellence: Ensure all KPIs and SLAs are met accurately and timely. Serve as the final word on prioritising workloads and balancing team capacity.Reporting and Compliance: Establish a robust reporting framework to support decision-making and process improvements. You will be responsible for reviewing business and SOx controls on a monthly basis.Strategic Partnership: Act as a business advisor to stakeholders across Treasury, Credit Control, and Corporate Accounting. Work closely with Product communities to understand how new features impact payment operations.Continuous Improvement: Identify process bottlenecks and work with Financial Systems and IT to implement data-driven enhancements and new data ..... full job details .....