Manager Finance Operations

England Permanent £40,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
This role involves the management of finance operations in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a vital part in driving the company's financial strategy and planning.
  • A new role in a growing company
  • Remote/hybrid working

About Our Client

Our client is a leading player in the specific industry, with a workforce of over 3,000 passionate individuals. They are renowned for their dedication to innovation and quality, operating in numerous locations across the globe.

Job Description

  • Manage a team responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control.
  • Ensure the Vendor ledgers are well maintained, payments are correctly allocated, all paperwork is correct, there are no debit balances and payments are processed according to payment terms or as advised.
  • Manage the new vendor process and ensure new vendors are added to the system with appropriate qualification checks and controls.
  • Monitor approvals of Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Invoices (PIs), identifying ways to improve overall compliance across the company.
  • Undertake regular reviews of PRs, Purchase Orders and approval workflows within Exflow.
  • Liaise with vendors to resolve queries and issues quickly and maintain good relations.
  • Produce payment plan proposals that meet the company's cash flow needs while ensuring that vendors are managed according to priority.
  • Support with Credit Control activities to minimise overdue balances.
  • Ensure that processes around sales invoicing are robust and invoices are issued promptly.
  • Support the month-end close process with all appropriate reconciliations, supporting documentation, reports, etc.
  • Ensure all statutory requirements are fulfilled in all countries where we have a payroll.
  • Work closely with HR to ensure all payroll obligations are met, and all payments are made accurately and on time.
  • Work closely with other teams within Group Finance to identify opportunities for process improvements and minimise risk.
  • Assist the contracts team in reviewing relevant supplier and client contract clauses.
  • Support the annual Financial Audit process as the primary contact for the Vendor Ledger, Sales Ledger and Payroll data.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Manager Finance Operations should have:

  • A degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
  • Professional accreditation such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA
  • Strong knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
  • Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
  • Excellent leadership and team management abilities
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000 per annum
  • The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment
  • Generous holiday leave
  • A vibrant and inclusive company culture that encourages personal and professional growth



Contact
Jonathan Jones
Quote job ref
JN-062024-6459876
Phone number
+44 292 064 2040

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jonathan Jones
Consultant phone
+44 292 064 2040
Job reference
JN-062024-6459876