At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finance and operations for a growing childcare provider, overseeing admin and financial tasks.
- Company: Established childcare provider with a fun and friendly team culture.
- Benefits: Up to £45,000 salary, 50% off childcare, sick pay, 20 days holiday, and flexible working.
- Other info: Hybrid role with excellent learning and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the childcare sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in Operations or Finance, with strong leadership and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Operations and Finance Manager required to join a well established and growing childcare provider in Wickford. This is a hybrid role, 3 days from home and 2 in head office, based in Wickford. The company employs over 130 staff across 11 sites, comprised mostly of childcare employees. As the Finance & Operations Manager, you will be responsible for two direct reports, who make up the admin team. The ideal candidate will have a background in either Operations or Finance, or ideally a combination of both. You will be able to support the finance team with bookkeeping and general day-to-day financial tasks. In addition, you will take a broad view of the business, overseeing procurement audits, running costs, staff operations and more.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Work to support the Director of Operations who oversees Company operations, programs and the finance of the company.
- Assist the Director of Operations in the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and company investments for development and expansion.
- Manage the admin team that oversees administration of bookings, payments and setting management.
- Ensure the smooth running of the settings intake and management of payments, budget and payroll.
- Assist in overseeing, supporting and maintaining the implementation and delivery of operations, programs, services and activities that focus on company growth.
- Assist in the identification and evaluation of opportunities to improve business effectiveness to achieve goals and make recommendations and/or modifications to improve performance.
- Participate in budget development and monitor and report expenditures in adherence with budget and development opportunities.
- Align daily operations to meet strategy targets.
- Ensure daily bank reconciliations of both accounts receivable and payable, as well as customer account management including any debt recovery.
- Assist in the production of Monthly Management Accounts as well as year-end Financial Statements.
- Assist in the development, documentation and implementation of business processes.
Benefits, Pay & Working Hours:
- A basic salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience.
- 50% off childcare.
- Sick Pay and Medical.
- 20 days holiday, plus bank holiday.
- Additional day off for birthday.
- Free onsite parking.
- Amazing opportunities for learning and growth, whilst working with a fun and friendly team.
- 9-5 flexible & hybrid working environment.
Operations & Finance Manager in Wickford employer: Searley Owen Ltd
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