At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial management and oversee business operations in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Established organisation in Sidmouth, Devon with a strong focus on teamwork.
- Benefits: Company pension scheme, free onsite lunch, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on operational excellence and career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving efficiency and providing financial insights to senior leadership.
- Qualifications: Significant finance experience and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Are you an experienced finance and operations professional looking for your next opportunity within an established organisation? Carrington Wood is supporting the appointment of a Finance & Operations Manager to oversee financial management, business operations, commercial arrangements and facilities.
This is a varied and influential role combining strategic planning with hands-on responsibility. You'll work closely with senior leadership, providing financial insight, strengthening controls and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency across the organisation.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, management reporting and financial controls.
- Overseeing transactional finance, including invoicing, banking, reconciliations, credit control and payroll financial controls.
- Coordinating year-end processes, external audits and financial reporting requirements.
- Managing procurement, supplier relationships, contracts and insurance, ensuring value for money and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Overseeing premises, maintenance, catering, transport and wider operational services, ensuring appropriate health and safety and compliance arrangements.
- Supporting regulatory inspections, risk management and safeguarding-related operational requirements.
- Working with senior leadership to support business planning, improve operational performance and provide clear financial insight.
- Leading process improvements, streamlining administration and making better use of systems and technology.
- Providing leadership to relevant staff and contractors, while working collaboratively with HR and payroll colleagues to maintain effective processes and business continuity.
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience in finance, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Strong knowledge of transactional finance, financial controls, procurement and contract management.
- Experience overseeing wider operational services.
- Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Confident IT skills, including experience with finance systems, spreadsheets and management information.
- Strong communication, organisational and project management skills, with the ability to advise senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
- A proactive, commercially minded and solutions-focused approach, with high levels of integrity and discretion.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Company pension scheme.
- Free lunch provided onsite.
Finance & Operations Manager employer: Carrington Wood
Join a thriving organisation in Plymouth as a Senior Credit Controller, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With benefits such as free on-site parking, a company pension scheme, and a health & wellbeing programme, this role offers not just a job, but a pathway to a rewarding career in finance. Experience the satisfaction of taking ownership of your work while being part of a team that values collaboration and professional advancement.
