Senior Finance Operations Manager
- Employer
- Michael Page
- Location
- Cardiff, Wales
- Salary
- GBP45000 - GBP50000 per annum + Plus Bonus, Shares & Wider Group Benefits
- Closing date
- 13 Oct 2022
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- Sector
- Banking, finance and investment
- Salary band
- £40,000 - £50,000, £50,000 - £60,000
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Where will they be working?
- Hybrid - mostly home
Job Details
Joining the newly formed Finance Operations team you will be responsible for leading all aspects of Finance Operations for the UK business. This is an exciting time to join the business as it is set to go through a new phase of growth and exciting change.
Client Details
My client is one of South Wales most highly regarded organisations. This is a great opportunity to join them in a role making real change across the business.
Description
- Managing, supporting, and developing the finance operations team ensuring workload has been delegated, improving the productivity of the team, and handling any issues in a timely manner
- Ensure all processes meet company standards, enabling the close and timely payments to suppliers
- Working with the Finance transformation manager, drive continuous improvement and automation of manual processes partnering closely with the Finance Transformation, Product and Technology teams
- Driving change across the finance operations team including managing additional wider transformation projects including a new claims system.
- Finance lead for the roll out of a new end to end Purchase to Pay process across the business.
- Responsibility for escalating risks appropriately.
- Drive a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, controls and efficiency
- Support the external audit process
- Providing general support and completing ad-hoc tasks as required by the CFO and Financial Controller
Profile
- Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Experience working in a fast paced environment with large finance teams.
- Well-motivated, taking a proactive approach to the role
- Trustworthy and confidential
- Ability to work within tight deadlines
- A good problem solver
- Proficient with systems and Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
- Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written with a strong emphasis on business partnering
- Experience of working within a similar commercial type role
Job Offer
- The opportunity to join a fantastic company with real individual progression opportunities.
- Frequent exposure to the senior leadership team not just within finance.
- Hybrid working environment - 2/3 days a week in the office
- Fantastic benefits and shares scheme
- Competitive salary - Up to £50k plus benefits
- Employee first mentality across the organisation
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 164 offices in 34 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package.
We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career. Take this opportunity to browse our accounting, tax and treasury jobs to find out more about our specific expertise:
• Industry and commerce
• Financial services
• Public and not-for-profit
• Taxation
• Specialist markets
• Treasury
• Newly qualified ACA
Alternatively, if you're looking to hire, please send us a job brief or get in touch to find out how our track record could add value to your recruitment process”
Visit the Michael Page website for more information
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