Finance Operations Manager Permanent NEW

Finance Operations Manager

Salary: £48,000 – £50,000 per annum

Location: London
Role type: Permanent

Sector: Not-for-Profit

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Operations Manager to join a large, not-for-profit organisation. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the finance transactions function, ensuring robust financial controls, efficient processes and the delivery of a high-quality service across the organisation.

Leading the Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger and Payroll teams, you will play a pivotal role in driving process improvements, developing high-performing teams and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll teams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellent customer service.
• Oversee the accurate and timely operation of sales and purchase ledgers
• Manage the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring compliance with HMRC legislation, pensions and statutory payments.
• Lead payroll year-end activities, including P60s, P11Ds and reconciliations.
• Review and improve financial transaction processes, systems and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor aged debtors and creditors, proactively resolving issues and improving cash collection.
• Manage cash flow and produce rolling cash flow forecasts to support financial planning.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and consolidated reporting.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, funders, suppliers and external partners.
• Investigate and resolve complex financial queries while ensuring compliance with internal policies and financial regulations.

Essential Experience:

You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with strong experience leading finance transaction teams within a complex organisation.

You will also have:

• Experience managing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll functions.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC compliance and statutory payments.
• Proven experience driving process improvement and leading change initiatives.
• Experience of cash flow management, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop teams.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and manipulate large datasets.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.