Commercial Contracts Manager

About FinzlyHeadquartered in Charlotte, NC, and founded in 2012 by visionary minds shaping the future of banking and payments in the US, Finzly makes bank transformation radically simple. Our core-independent platform is trusted by some of the market’s leading financial institutions to transform operations and launch new products and services at speed.We’ve been recognized with 20+ industry awards in the last two years – including three years in a row as one of the Best and Brightest Places to Work as well as accolades for Best Parallel Core Technology, Best Corporate Payments Solution, Best Payments-as-a-Service Provider, and Best Trading System. Quite simply, Finzly is known for being the best in everything we do, giving you the perfect opportunity to grow your career with impact.Role OverviewWe are hiring a Commercial Contracts Manager at Finzly.This is a highly cross-functional role focused on driving end-to-end contract execution across enterprise fintech and banking clients.The ideal candidate will operate at the intersection of: SalesDelivery / Professional ServicesProductFinanceLegalComplianceKey ResponsibilitiesNegotiating and managing MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, amendments, renewals, and change ordersDriving contract redlines through closure while partnering closely with internal legal counsel and client legal/procurement teamsSupporting commercial structuring, deal execution, and contract-related RFP/RFI reviewsEnsuring alignment between sales commitments, contractual obligations, and delivery realitiesIdentifying, assessing, and mitigating contractual, commercial, and operational risks throughout the client lifecycleEscalating material commercial, legal, delivery, or client risks to leadership with clear recommendations and mitigation optionsSupporting ongoing contractual governance, including renewals, amendments, SOW updates, and change ordersImproving contracting workflows, templates, playbooks, and governance processes to drive consistency and efficiencyTracking and reporting on contract cycle times, negotiation bottlenecks, approval delays, and key contractual risk trendsThis is a hands-on execution role — not just contract administration or legal review. We are looking for someone who can move deals forward, drive alignment across teams, and help scale operational discipline as we continue to grow.Required Qualifications6–10+ years in commercial contracts, deal desk, or contract negotiation rolesExperience in SaaS, fintech, payments, enterprise technology, or professional services environmentsStrong experience negotiating enterprise agreements including MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, and change ordersComfortable working with legal, procurement, delivery, and executive stakeholdersStrong commercial judgment, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillsWhat We Offer:Full Benefits Package: medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA options!Healthcare FSA and Dependent Care FSACompany-paid Life InsuranceCompany-paid Long-Term DisabilityPaid Holidays and Generous Paid Time OffRetirement Savings PlanShort Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident InsuranceWellness Programs, including Employee Assistance ProgramAnnual Cash Bonus and more!