Head of Finance Operations in Reading

Salary - dependent on experience, plus a up to 15% discretionary bonus

Reading - four days per week on site

My client, a leading global business in the Reading area are seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Operations Manager, who aspires to be a Head of Financial Operations, to lead and optimise their global finance function. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring efficient financial processes, strong financial controls, and scalable systems to support a fast-growing international business.

Role Purpose

This role will lead financial control and reporting for several central entities, ensuring accurate reporting, strong governance, and effective cash management. You will work closely with teams across multiple jurisdictions to improve processes, strengthen controls, and drive operational excellence across the finance function. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to influence how finance operates across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for central entities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Maintain and enhance the internal control environment across the Group's central finance entities.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow management, and management reporting, adding insight and improving processes where possible.
• Ensure compliance with local GAAP requirements and Group accounting policies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate finance processes to improve efficiency and reporting quality.
• Manage and develop the Intercompany Centre of Excellence, driving simplification and standardisation of intercompany processes.
• Partner with the Group Financial Controller to implement Record-to-Report (R2R) process improvements across the organisation.
• Collaborate with finance teams across regions to ensure consistency and effective ways of working.

What We're Looking For

• ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualified with 5+ years' post-qualification experience, ideally in a global or multi-entity organisation.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including exposure to IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Experience working with SAP-based ERP systems, ideally S/4HANA.
• A proactive problem-solver who enjoys improving processes and driving operational efficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior leaders.
• Experience leading teams and collaborating across international or Matrix organisations.

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