Overview
The Company: An exceptionally well established ophthalmic company and market leader, offering a fantastic career opportunity. The Role of the Finance & Operations Controller: Our client is a leading manufacturer of ophthalmology devices and consumables. Within the Finance department, the Finance & Operations Controller will oversee the daily operations of the business, working closely with the executive and operational teams to provide process expertise and accurate management and financial information to support decision making.
Key focus areas include Order-to-Cash processes for B2B and D2C channels, with accountability for local business processes within the Order Management and Order Fulfilment teams. The role requires collaboration across the business to diagnose processes, perform gap analysis, facilitate learning, provide process training and prepare end-user documentation. Strong SAP S/4HANA experience and knowledge of associated supply chain processes are essential, with a emphasis on financial control around margins and operational capital. There is potential for future split of financial control responsibilities into two distinct areas.
Responsibilities
* Oversee daily finance and operations activities; provide process expertise and accurate financial information to support decision making.
* Manage Order-to-Cash processes from order receipt to final invoicing for B2B and D2C channels.
* Be accountable for local business processes within Order Management and Order Fulfilment teams.
* Collaborate across the business to diagnose processes, perform gap analysis, and implement improvements.
* Facilitate learning, provide process training (competency development) and prepare end-user documentation.
* Apply strong SAP S/4HANA knowledge and understanding of supply chain processes in SAP S/4HANA.
* Maintain a strong emphasis on financial control, particularly around margins and operational capital.
* Support order processing teams with a potential future split of financial control responsibilities into two areas.
* Understand and manage the full order-to-cash process end to end.
Benefits
* £65k-£70k basic + 4 weeks bonus
* Great pension scheme
* Private health cover
* Sick benefits
* 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
The Ideal Person
* Experience selling into an NHS environment is essential.
* Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA from a commercial and operational perspective; willingness and aptitude to learn its intricacies if not already an expert.
* Ability to see the bigger picture, understand how moving parts fit together, and drive process improvements.
* Industry background is not critical; focus is on commercial SAP experience and strong financial acumen.
* A candidate who combines technical expertise with operational insight and adaptability.
* Degree educated with a finance background.
* ACCA or similar certification would be advantageous, but not essential.
How to Apply
If you think the role of Finance & Operations Controller is for you, apply now.
Consultant: David Gray
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Tel: (phone number removed)
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
About On Target
On Target specialises in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director, across the UK and internationally.
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