Finance Operations Manager in Crawley

We're looking for a Financial Operations Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations of an international shared service function supporting five legal entities across multiple countries and currencies. This is a role for someone who enjoys being close to the detail, but can also step back and see the bigger picture. You'll lead and support a small team of three while remaining hands-on across management accounts, AP, intercompany, treasury, reconciliations and financial controls. What you'll be doing Preparing monthly management accounts across five entities, working to a tight four-day close Reviewing monthly control account reconciliations and ensuring strong financial controls Managing international treasury across 20+ bank accounts, multiple currencies and countries Preparing cashflow forecasts and managing debt settlements with the overseas parent company Reviewing and approving journal entries and AP payments Owning day-to-day intercompany and intracompany transactions Supporting inventory management, including stock takes, goods-in-transit and discrepancies Working with external auditors and developing a more streamlined approach to the annual audit Producing management reporting and providing insight through a data-driven approach Supporting and developing a small shared services team Acting as the go-to person for day-to-day financial transactions and controls Getting involved in projects and improvements as required by the Finance Director What we're looking for You'll ideally be a qualified or QBE accountant with around 3-5 years' accounting experience, including strong exposure to international finance. You'll need: Solid experience across intercompany and multi-currency transactions Strong Excel skills Experience with management accounts, reconciliations and financial controls Exposure to external audit Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines Strong communication skills and the confidence to work across an international environment A hands-on, analytical and collaborative approach Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be advantageous Shared service centre experience would be highly beneficial The opportunity This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than simply keeping the numbers moving. You'll have real ownership across international finance operations, treasury, reporting and controls, while also having the opportunity to improve processes and develop a small team. If you're an internationally experienced accountant who likes being close to the numbers, enjoys solving problems and wants genuine responsibility, this could be a very good next move