At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance teams, improve processes, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Company: Join a large, impactful not-for-profit organisation in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for leadership and professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape financial operations and drive positive change in a meaningful sector.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in finance transaction management.
The predicted salary is between 48000 - 50000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Operations Manager to join a large, not-for-profit organisation. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the finance transactions function, ensuring robust financial controls, efficient processes and the delivery of a high-quality service across the organisation.
Leading the Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger and Payroll teams, you will play a pivotal role in driving process improvements, developing high-performing teams and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead, motivate and develop the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll teams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellent customer service.
- Oversee the accurate and timely operation of sales and purchase ledgers.
- Manage the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring compliance with HMRC legislation, pensions and statutory payments.
- Lead payroll year-end activities, including P60s, P11Ds and reconciliations.
- Review and improve financial transaction processes, systems and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Monitor aged debtors and creditors, proactively resolving issues and improving cash collection.
- Manage cash flow and produce rolling cash flow forecasts to support financial planning.
- Support the preparation of statutory accounts and consolidated reporting.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, funders, suppliers and external partners.
- Investigate and resolve complex financial queries while ensuring compliance with internal policies and financial regulations.
- You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with strong experience leading finance transaction teams within a complex organisation.
- Experience managing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll functions.
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC compliance and statutory payments.
- Proven experience driving process improvement and leading change initiatives.
- Experience of cash flow management, reconciliations and financial controls.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop teams.
- Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and manipulate large datasets.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.
- A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Finance Operations Manager employer: Cedar Recruitment
Join a leading technology-based business that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise in indirect tax will be highly regarded. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge AI and automation tools. Located in a vibrant area, this role not only provides a competitive salary but also the chance to make a significant impact within a high-profile team known for its excellence.
