At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations, improve processes, and support team development during organisational change.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on finance operations and continuous improvement.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive pension, holiday pay, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and to drive meaningful change.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance operations and strong team management skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Overview of the Role
The Finance Operations Improvement Lead will provide operational leadership and drive process improvements across Finance Operations during a period of organisational change.
Initially focused on Accounts Payable, you will stabilise operations, reduce backlogs, strengthen financial controls, and improve service delivery.
This hands on role combines operational management, continuous improvement, team development, and change leadership, helping to prepare the function for a smooth transition to a permanent Finance Operations Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the day-to-day operation of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams
- Reduce transactional backlogs while ensuring business continuity and high service standards
- Resolve complex supplier queries and oversee timely, accurate supplier payments.
- Review and redesign finance processes to improve efficiency, controls, and customer service
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and consistent ways of working
- Identify opportunities for automation, digital improvement, and finance system optimisation
- Support, coach, and develop team members, promoting accountability and continuous improvement
- Establish, monitor, and report on key operational performance indicators, risks, and improvement initiatives
- Background and Education
- Significant experience leading Accounts Payable or Finance Operations within a complex organisation
- Proven track record of reducing operational backlogs, improving performance, and delivering sustainable process improvements.
- Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes, financial controls, and operational best practices.
- Experience coaching and developing teams through periods of change.
- Excellent organisational, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong IT skills, including finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
Desirable
- Knowledge of ERP implementations, finance system optimisation, or continuous improvement processes
- Professional accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or substantial relevant operational experience
- Exceptional people management, communication and relationship building skills
- What’s on Offer
- 35 hour working week
- Hybrid Working
- Above market pension contribution and holiday pay
- Great team environment
- Opportunity to have impact
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Contact Details:
Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Finance Operations Improvement Lead (6-9 Month Contract)
Operational Leadership
Process Improvement
Accounts Payable Management
Financial Controls
Service Delivery Improvement
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Automation and Digital Improvement
