Operational Finance Manager in London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operational Finance Manager to join a dynamic and growing live events business during a period of significant transformation. You will be responsible for establishing and leading the day-to-day finance operations across the UK business and taking ownership of core transactional finance processes, helping build scalable controls and procedures, and playing a key role in the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

The Role

• Finance Operations Leadership
  • Establish and lead the UK finance operations function, implementing robust, efficient, and scalable processes.
  • Take ownership of end-to-end transactional finance activities across multiple entities.
  • Build, document, and continuously improve finance procedures, controls, and governance.
  • Support the development of a high-performing operational finance function capable of supporting future growth.
• Procure to Pay (P2P)
  • Oversee the purchase order process, ensuring compliance with internal controls and Group policies.
  • Manage accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing and supplier payments.
  • Drive adoption of a "No PO, No Pay" approach and strengthen supplier onboarding and governance.
  • Build and maintain effective supplier relationships while resolving queries efficiently.
• Order to Cash (O2C) & Accounts Receivable
  • Manage billing processes to ensure timely and accurate invoicing across the business.
  • Oversee collections and debtor management to improve cash conversion and reduce aged debt.
  • Partner with commercial teams to establish clear and consistent revenue processes.
  • Monitor accounts receivable performance and implement improvements where required.
• Expense & Cash Management
  • Oversee employee expense processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and efficient reimbursement.
  • Manage daily cash operations, including payment oversight, balance monitoring, and short-term cash forecasting.
  • Support treasury activities and strengthen controls around cash management.
  • Improve cash reporting and visibility across multiple entities.
• ERP Transformation & Process Improvement
  • Play a key role in the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
  • Support the design and optimisation of operational finance processes within the new ERP environment.
  • Act as a key liaison between Finance, Systems, and Operational teams throughout the transformation.
  • Drive standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement through technology and process redesign.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong background across finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and expenses.
• Experience designing, implementing, or improving finance processes and controls.
• Hands‑on approach with the ability to operate strategically while remaining close to the detail.
• Strong systems capability, with experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP platforms desirable.
• Comfortable working in evolving environments where processes and structures are still being developed.
• Naturally process-driven, with a focus on improving efficiency, scalability, and control.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across finance and non-finance teams.
• Resilient, adaptable, and motivated by opportunities to build and drive positive change.

Why This Role

This is a unique opportunity to help shape a finance operations function during a period of transformation. With real ownership, exposure to systems implementation, and the chance to improve processes from the ground up, you'll play an integral role in supporting the business's continued growth and success.

We practise a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.