At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and transform finance operations, overseeing AP, AR, Billing, and Credit Control.
- Company: High-growth, PE-backed multi-site business in Central London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package with hybrid working.
- Other info: High exposure to senior leadership and significant scope for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving change and improving finance processes.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance operations and team leadership; ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferred.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
London | Hybrid, 4 days from office in Central London
A high-growth, PE-backed multi-site business is looking to appoint a Head of Finance Operations to lead and transform its transactional finance function.
This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing and Credit Control.
You will lead a sizeable team, drive operational excellence, improve working capital performance, and help build a scalable finance function capable of supporting continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and develop teams across AP, AR, Billing and Credit Control.
- Establish and monitor KPIs, service levels and performance standards.
- Oversee end-to-end purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash processes.
- Improve cash collection, aged debt performance and working capital management.
- Ensure accurate and timely customer billing across multiple revenue streams.
- Strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance processes.
- Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to improve efficiency and service levels.
- Lead automation, systems enhancements and broader finance transformation initiatives.
- Drive continuous process improvement across the finance operations function.
- Produce meaningful management information and operational reporting for senior leadership.
About You
- Proven experience leading a transactional finance or finance operations function.
- Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Procure-to-pay and Credit Control.
- Experience managing and developing large teams.
- Track record of delivering process improvements and finance transformation projects.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Experience working within a multi-site, PE-backed or rapidly growing business is highly desirable.
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification preferred but not essential.
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to lead a critical finance function within a growing business.
- High levels of exposure to senior leadership.
- Significant scope to drive change and process improvement.
- Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
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Head of Finance Operations employer: Investigo
Investigo is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the financial sector. Located in Coventry, employees benefit from a competitive salary package, including performance bonuses and cash allowances, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a forward-thinking environment. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages you to drive meaningful change through automation and technology.
