At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations, manage cash flow, and drive process improvements across multiple entities.
- Company: Globally recognised organisation with a strong culture and collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, annual bonus, and generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity for long-term career development and exposure to high-profile projects.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact on finance transformation while developing your career in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in multi-entity finance operations and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
Your new company
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a globally recognised organisation headquartered in Weybridge, supporting operations across the UK and EMEA. With a diverse international footprint and a complex multi-entity structure, the business is investing heavily in strengthening its finance function and driving operational excellence. This role offers the chance to play a key part in that journey, helping shape the future of finance operations within a high-performing and evolving environment.
Your new role
Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will lead the EMEA finance operations function, taking ownership of end-to-end transactional finance, treasury and cash management activities across multiple entities and currencies. This is far more than a traditional finance operations role. Alongside leading a high-performing team, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business, driving process improvement, strengthening controls and supporting a programme of transformation and change.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading and developing teams across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury.
- Managing cash flow, liquidity and treasury activities across multiple international entities.
- Delivering meaningful financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
- Monitoring foreign exchange exposure and supporting risk management activities.
- Ensuring compliance with IFRS, internal controls and corporate policies.
- Supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, automate activities and enhance reporting capabilities.
- Partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver finance transformation initiatives.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or ICAS) with a strong background in finance operations within a complex international environment. You will also demonstrate:
- Experience operating within a multi-entity, multi-currency business.
- Strong treasury, cash management and transactional finance expertise.
- Excellent analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.
- The ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
- A proactive approach to change, continuous improvement and transformation projects.
- Previous SAP experience would be advantageous.
What you'll get in return
This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established international business known for its strong culture, collaborative environment and impressive staff retention. You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact, helping shape the future of the finance function while working alongside an experienced and supportive leadership team. In return, you'll receive:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Generous pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Exposure to high-profile transformation projects
- Excellent long-term career development opportunities
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to submit an up-to-date copy of your CV. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Chris Evans at Hays directly.
Contact Details:
Hays Accountancy and Finance Recruitment Team
