Interim Head of Finance Operations
Employer Location Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England Salary - GBP90000 per annum + £71,566 - £90,603 generous bens Closing date 18 Feb 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band,, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Interim Head of Finance OperationsSalary: £71,566 - £90,603
A large, complex public sector organisation is seeking an outstanding senior finance leader to head its Finance Operations function. This critical role will shape and deliver an operational finance service that is efficient, modern, and aligned to strategic will lead approximately 75 staff across Procurement & Accounts Payable, Payroll & Expenses, Pensions, Accounts Receivable, and Finance Systems. With a strong focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence, you will oversee day‑to‑day delivery while driving long‑term major part of the role will involve developing and delivering system and process enhancements, including significant preparation for a future ERP programme. You will ensure strong financial controls, regulatory compliance, business continuity, and high‑quality performance across all operational teams. As part of the Finance leadership team, you will contribute to shaping the wider strategic direction and champion best practice across the YouWe are looking for a senior leader with:
1. Extensive experience overseeing multiple finance operations teams within a large and diverse organisation
2. Particular expertise in procure to pay and developing the function.
3. A proven ability to review and modernise services, systems and processes
4. Strong experience delivering accurate, meaningful financial information for decision‑making
5. Expertise in financial systems, including functional databases and/or ERP environments
6. The ability to lead change proactively and positively
7. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with a collaborative approach
This is a great opportunity a pivotal time for the organisation with an opportunity to add real value to the Operational Finance function and the wider organisation.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who bring new perspectives and experience.
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At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
8. Corporate Governance
9. Credit Control
10. Part-Qualified Accountant
11. Payroll
12. Public Practice Accounting
13. Public Services Accounting
14. Senior Finance – Qualified
15. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
16. Tax & Treasury
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