Job Description
Operational Finance Manager - Swindon - Hybrid
Operational Finance Manager Swindon (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite) £60,000 - £65,000 + benefits
Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking for a role with true ownership and impact?We’re recruiting an Operational Finance Manager to take full financial responsibility for a portfolio of operational entities. This is a high-visibility role offering the opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders and influence performance across a complex and growing organisation.
The Role
You will take end-to-end (“top to bottom") ownership of your portfolio, covering:
* Financial reporting and control
* Commercial decision support
* Cash flow and funding management
* Contract interpretation and performance
* Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term modelling
You’ll work closely with the Finance Director, Board stakeholders, and operational teams to ensure strong financial governance alongside driving commercial value. Key Responsibilities
* Prepare high-quality monthly management accounts, including analysis and insights
* Own statutory reporting and lead the audit process
* Develop budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial models
* Monitor cash positions, funding requirements, and covenant compliance
* Interpret commercial contracts to ensure accurate revenue recognition and cost recovery
* Oversee the financial operations (including cost allocation and margin control)
* Design and manage intercompany charging models
* Act as a trusted finance business partner to operational and bid teams
* Drive process improvement and enhance reporting accuracy and transparency
About You
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 3+ years PQE
* Strong experience managing multiple entities or complex group structures
* Proven ability to take ownership of end-to-end financial operations
* Commercially astute with experience in contract-driven environments
* Confident communicator, able to influence non-finance stakeholders
* Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP/S4HANA desirable
* Proactive, organised, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Why Apply?
* High ownership role with real commercial impact
* Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making
* Broad remit across reporting, modelling, and business partnering
* Opportunities to improve processes and shape financial operations
* Hybrid working with a collaborative and supportive culture
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