Head of Financial Operations (Maternity Cover Up to in London

Company DescriptionExperian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.This is the role that turns commercial strategy into a number leadership can commit to. You will own the forecasting framework, pipeline governance, sales operating rhythm, systems, analytics, planning and productivity initiatives that underpin business performance. Leading a team of specialists across forecasting, analytics, systems, incentives, planning, automation and enablement, you will build and evolve the operating engine that supports Experian UK's ambitious growth agenda.This role combines operational leadership with strong commercial and financial judgement. You will be as comfortable challenging forecast assumptions, margins and cost lines as you are improving pipeline quality, seller productivity and data integrity.The ContextRevOps sits alongside Commercial Growth and Partners & Alliances within Sales Strategy & Operations and provides the trusted forecast, planning discipline, data foundation and operating cadence that enable commercial success.As Experian UK&I pursues significant growth over the coming years, RevOps plays a critical role in ensuring leadership can make decisions based on insight, confidence and financial rigour.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the commercial forecasting process and the bottom-up revenue forecast that informs leadership decision-making.Lead annual planning, capacity modelling and resource planning to ensure growth targets are supported by realistic commercial assumptions.Drive excellence across Salesforce and the wider revenue technology and analytics ecosystem, ensuring strong data quality and process adoption.Deliver actionable insights across pipeline performance, conversion, retention, productivity and revenue growth.Lead sales methodology, training and adoption programmes that improve consistency and execution across the sales organisation.Establish robust renewal forecasting and retained revenue visibility, identifying risks and opportunities early.Own the operating rhythm for forecasting, pipeline reviews, business reviews and planning cycles.QualificationsEssential ExperienceSignificant leadership experience in Revenue Operations, Sales Operations, Commercial Operations or Commercial Finance within a complex B2B organisation.Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience building forecasting, capacity and resource models and partnering closely with Finance.Experience working with Salesforce and modern sales analytics platforms, including business intelligence and revenue intelligence tools.Experience designing and running the operating cadence of a sales organisation, including forecasting reviews, business reviews and planning processes.A track record of leading and developing multifunctional teams and influencing senior stakeholders across commercial, finance and HR functions.DesirableExperience in FP&A, Commercial Finance or a formal finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).Experience supporting large-scale growth, transformation or operating-model change programmes.Hybrid working 60%Great compensation package and discretionary commission planCore benefits include pension, Bupa healthcare, Sharesave scheme and more25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.Recruitment Fraud Awareness - Experian's recruitment process is conducted only through authorised channels. Financial Services