Finance Operations Manager - Global (Remote)

Fi nance Operations Manager Join a pioneering team shaping the future of finance operations. Project Y is recruiting skilled finance professionals to support international companies in the US and Europe. In this role, you’ll work with modern finance processes, AI-driven workflows, and automation tools while contributing to meaningful business outcomes. This position is ideal for finance professionals seeking to move beyond traditional transactional tasks and work at the intersection of finance, technology, and global business. Location: South Africa (Remote) Salary: R20,000 – R45,000 per month (depending on experience) Type: Full-time Experience: 3–8 years Employer : Project Y About Project Y Project Y is the premier partner for international companies hiring dedicated Finance Operations Specialists from South Africa. We partner with fast-growing companies in the United States and Europe to support their finance operations, embedding highly skilled Finance and Operations specialists and supporting those with a centralized AI-enabled approach to improve workflows, tooling, and process outcomes. About the Role We’re developing a new approach to finance operations. This is not a traditional accounting-only role. It is not a bookkeeping-only position. It is not a purely strategic finance advisory role. This role sits within modern finance operations, where accounting execution, financial reporting, process ownership, and system accuracy come together. You will be employed through Project Y as the Employer of Record and work remotely with selected international companies (primarily in the US and Europe), supporting their day-to-day financial operations across multiple entities and systems. You will gain exposure to: • Month-end close processes (journals, accruals, reconciliations) • Multi-entity and intercompany accounting environments • International compliance standards (e.g. VAT / sales tax / GAAP exposure) • ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central You will also be supported by AI-enabled tools and workflow automation , allowing you to focus on higher-value finance operations. This is an opportunity to gain experience operating in global finance environments while developing operational and technology-enabled finance skills.