Finance Operations Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversees daily finance and operations activities across various jurisdictions with general guidance, prioritizing workloads independently and appropriately escalating complex cross-entity challenges.

• Recognizes and suggests process enhancements to optimize multi-entity financial administration, utilizing technology and shared tools to minimize manual tasks throughout the subsidiary network.

• Cultivates strong working relationships with local in-country contacts, third-party service providers, and the US Azul Finance team, serving as a reliable point of contact and positively contributing to cross-functional teamwork.

• Continuously develops expertise in the financial, regulatory, and operational requirements specific to each Azul subsidiary jurisdiction (UK, Portugal, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Serbia, Armenia, India, Singapore, Japan, and beyond), applying knowledge to refine processes and support team objectives.

• Assumes full responsibility for designated entities and tasks, achieving both individual and team KPIs while adapting to the changing needs of a rapidly growing global technology enterprise.

• Processes and reconciles financial transactions across multiple Azul subsidiary entities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and bank reconciliations.

• Manages sales and purchase ledgers, journals, and spreadsheets for each EMEA & APAC entity, ensuring precision and completeness.

• Records and organizes cash transactions and expense claims, processing approval requests according to Azul’s global expense policy.

• Aids in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities for each subsidiary, collaborating with local third-party accountants and the US Azul Finance team to ensure timely submissions.

• Supports payroll administration for EMEA & APAC entities, coordinating with local payroll providers (or HR platforms) to guarantee accurate and timely employee compensation in each jurisdiction.

• Oversees intercompany transactions and reconciliations throughout the Azul entity group, including multi-currency processing (GBP, EUR, CZK, RSD, AMD, INR, SGD, JPY, USD) across UK, Portugal, and broader EMEA & APAC entities.

• Ensures compliance with local statutory filing obligations (VAT, corporate tax, statutory accounts) by working with in-country advisors and gathering necessary documentation.

• Assists with insurance administration for EMEA & APAC entities, including coordinating details for policy renewals and liaising with the US Azul risk team.

• Facilitates the financial onboarding of new Azul subsidiary entities, including setting up bank accounts, establishing accounting systems, and coordinating with local third-party providers.

• Adheres to all pertinent financial regulations and local laws relevant to each entity jurisdiction.

• Acts as the main operational contact for local in-country teams across the UK, Portugal, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Serbia, Armenia, India, Singapore, Japan, and any new entities, ensuring inquiries are addressed promptly and escalated when necessary.

• Coordinates with third-party financial service providers, local accountants, payroll bureaus, legal advisors, and other service providers in each jurisdiction to ensure obligations are fulfilled.

• Serves as a liaison between EMEA & APAC entities and the global US Azul Finance team, ensuring consistent data, timely reporting, and alignment with global financial controls.

• Assists the CFO/COO with meeting arrangements, entity-specific reporting packs, and ad-hoc financial analyses as needed.

• Aids in travel arrangements for the Finance team, including finding cost-effective options in compliance with Azul’s travel policy.

• Maintains and enhances the use of team tools and systems (including Azul’s ERP/accounting platform), ensuring data integrity across entities.

• Supports office and operational management for EMEA & APAC entity locations, including vendor management and local supplier relationships.

• Monitors and addresses operational and finance inquiries across entities, documenting information and escalating complex issues to senior team members.

• Assists in the operational establishment and ongoing administration of new Azul entities, including registered office arrangements, local bank accounts, and onboarding of in-country providers.

• Contributes to Azul’s employer brand and internal communications as appropriate.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance and accounting role, preferably within an international or multi-entity organization.

• Experience working with multiple currencies and jurisdictions; familiarity with EMEA and/or APAC financial environments is highly desirable.

• Proficient in accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Xero, or equivalent); capable of navigating multiple system instances for different entities.

• Expertise in spreadsheets, ledgers, and journals with strong attention to detail in payments, records, and reconciliations.

• Proven ability to manage relationships with local third-party providers (accountants, payroll bureaus, legal advisors) across various jurisdictions.

• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to handle competing priorities across multiple entities and time zones.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluency in English, with confidence in liaising across cultures and with both local in-country contacts and the global US Finance team.

• Highly adaptable and capable of functioning effectively in a scaling global technology business.

• Proactive and self-driven, with the initiative to manage diverse responsibilities with minimal oversight.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with an aptitude for identifying issues across entity boundaries and proposing practical solutions.

• Willingness to learn and enhance knowledge of new jurisdictions as Azul continues to expand its global entity presence.

• An accounting or financial qualification (part-qualified or above), such as AAT Level 3+, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or international equivalent.

• Additional language skills relevant to EMEA or APAC entity jurisdictions are a plus, though not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive work environment.