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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days The Economist Group's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 4% of The Economist Group's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at The Economist Group
- high 17 stale, 1 reposted of 28 open
- Hiring momentum
- 62 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The Economist Group's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The Economist Group.
About this role
The Head of Finance Operations will manage end-to-end finance operations including receivables, credit control, billing, accounts payable, and banking processes for a global team. This role involves driving process improvements and system enhancements, ensuring strong financial controls, and collaborating with commercial and finance stakeholders. The position is pivotal in leading a finance transformation journey and requires a hands-on approach to team management and operational efficiency.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The Economist Group as an employer.
What you need
- Proven experience in leading finance operational teams and stakeholder management across geographies
- Professional qualification in Finance and Accounting
- Strong academics
- Experience in process and system transformation delivering tangible benefits
- Well-versed with industry standards for billing, cash collection, payments and cash management
- Team management and development experience
What you get
- Highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan
- Private health insurance
- 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through the Employee Assistance Program
- Work From Anywhere program for up to 25 days per year
- Generous annual and parental leave
- Dedicated days off for volunteering and moving home
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed
- Hybrid working pattern with 3+ days office attendance required
- The role involves significant transformation work which may require adaptability to change
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Listed by The Economist Group on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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