Finance Operations Specialist
Finance Operations Specialist
Real opportunities. Real impact. Your career, redefined.
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At Oceans, we believe that talent knows no boundaries. That’s why we connect the best and brightest professionals with career-defining opportunities that challenge, inspire, and accelerate their career growth. Our community, whom we call Divers, don’t just work—they dive deep, solve complex challenges, and make a real impact with global industry leaders. And in doing so, they don’t just support bold ideas—they expand their skills, broaden their expertise, and grow their careers.
As a Finance Operations Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth execution of financial processes, maintaining accurate records, and optimizing financial workflows. More than just managing numbers, you’ll be a key contributor to strategic financial initiatives, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence.
This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. You’ll collaborate with finance, operations, and leadership teams to drive accuracy in financial reporting, support budgeting processes, and improve financial operations.
Accountability
Your success as a Finance Operations Specialist will be measured by your ability to maintain financial accuracy, improve operational efficiency, and support key financial processes. Here’s how you’ll make an impact:
Financial Process Optimization & Execution
- Ensure smooth execution of financial transactions, including accounts payable, receivable, and reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Assist in implementing and improving financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
- Support financial audits by preparing required documentation and reports.
Budgeting, Reporting & Data Analysis
- Assist in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Generate financial reports and provide insights to support decision-making.
- Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying trends and potential risks.
- Ensure data accuracy in financial records and systems.
Cross-Functional Coordination & Compliance
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth financial operations and alignment with business objectives.
- Support compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to financial policies, tax regulations, and reporting standards.
- Work closely with stakeholders to resolve financial discrepancies and inquiries.
Colleagues
Your primary stakeholders will be our client’s finance and operations teams, ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency across departments. You’ll also work closely with leadership, auditors, and external vendors to support financial operations.
At Oceans, you’ll also receive guidance and support from your Operations Manager, who will help you succeed in the role and ensure that you’re continuously growing and developing in your career.
Skills and Qualifications
At Oceans, we believe in T-shaped individuals—those who bring deep expertise in one area, paired with broad curiosity and interests. As a Business Operations Specialist, your vertical focus will be on optimizing business operations, ensuring workflows, processes, and cross-functional coordination drive efficiency. Your horizontal focus will cover strategic thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder management—giving you the tools to identify inefficiencies, drive improvements, and collaborate seamlessly across teams. You’ll be expected to balance high-level strategy with hands-on execution, a key component of delivering impactful results that fuel business success.
To excel in this role, you should have:
- Language Skills: Professional fluency in English, with excellent reading, writing, and speaking abilities.
- Experience: At least 3 years in finance operations, accounting, or a related role, preferably in a fast-paced or international environment, with hands-on exposure in using financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, SAP) and Excel/Google Sheets.
- Education: An undergraduate degree is preferred, though relevant work experience is also valued. Certifications such as an MBA, CFA, or CIMA will be considered as an added advantage
Diversity of experience is core to Oceans. You are expected to work inclusively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, ensuring that both personal and collective dignity are supported.
During the interview process, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your skills in the following areas:
- Financial Accuracy & Compliance: How have you ensured accuracy and adherence to financial policies in past roles?
- Data Analysis & Reporting: How have you used financial data to drive decision-making?
- Process Optimization & Efficiency: How have you improved financial workflows or implemented best practices?
- Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration: How have you worked with teams to align financial operations with business goals?
- Tech Proficiency & Time Management: How have you leveraged financial systems and tools to enhance efficiency?
Role Specifications
This is a remote role, where you will be expected to work a split shift with some overlap with our client’s time zone. You will, however, be expected to be present for in-person training programs during your first 90 days with us. During the offer process, we’ll share more information about our benefits and compensation philosophy, considering both market trends and individual factors.
About Oceans
At Oceans, we build remote teams that connect the world’s top 1% of talent with visionary leaders. With us, you’re not just doing a job—you’re redefining your career with opportunities that are designed to unlock your potential. We welcome the chance to discuss the complementary parts of our business during your interview process and encourage questions about where we are and where we are going.