Join Our Team as Head of Finance Operations!
Are you an enthusiastic finance professional looking for a new challenge? We invite you to be a part of our dynamic finance leadership team as the Head of Finance Operations. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and enhance key finance functions while making a significant impact in our organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable Management:
* Oversee timely and accurate payments to suppliers
* Ensure compliance with procurement controls and regulatory requirements
* Drive the successful implementation of Project Coupa in the UK
Accounts Receivable Oversight:
* Manage billing activities and ensure prompt collection
* Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to resolve billing queries
* Provide regular performance updates to senior leadership
Treasury Functions:
* Ensure efficient cash management processes for meeting financial commitments
* Oversee bank reconciliations and address any issues promptly
* Monitor daily cash flows and maintain liquidity
Leadership and Team Development:
* Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the finance team
* Coach and mentor a dedicated team of approximately 15 finance professionals
* Drive continuous improvement and innovation in finance processes
Change Management:
* Instill a culture of continuous improvement within the team
* Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency
* Manage internal changes and support broader transformational activities
Controls and Reporting:
* Implement a dashboard to track team performance and KPI achievements
* Ensure all processes are documented and financial controls are regularly tested
Your Profile
* At least 5 years of experience managing financial operations teams in a large-scale environment
* Proven track record in driving efficiency and simplifying complex processes
* Excellent people management and communication skills with a positive and approachable demeanor
* Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills
* Well-organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
* Tenacious with a passion for driving change and overcoming challenges
* Ability to inspire and encourage others in a fast-paced environment
About AXA
AXA Group is the worldleader in insurance and asset management. We protect and advise our clients atevery step in their lives, by offering products and services which satisfytheir needs in the areas of insurance, personal protection, saving and assetmanagement. AXA is the leading insurance brand worldwide, with over 100 millionclients. We are transforming from payer to partner for our client, with astrong focus on risk prevention.
Our mission:Empower people to live a better life.
Our values: Customer First, Courage, Integrity and One AXA.
About the Entity
AXA Partners is an AXA transversal business unit offering a wide range of solutions in assistance services, travel insurance and credit protection.
AXA Partners’ role is also to implement innovative solutions emerging from the AXA Innovation unit.
Combining passion with advanced expertise, we design and deliver worldwide solutions for partners and communities. We protect what matters, when it matters.
What We Offer
At AXA Partners, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:
Competitive annual salary
Annual company & performance-based bonus
Group Personal Pension Plan
Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)
Private Healthcare Benefit
AXA employee discounts
Our ambition is to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for, as such we’re committed to supporting employee needs, providing meaningful career development and celebrating differences. We understand that everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities, therefore we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role, should this be a requirement for you.
We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities for all, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. As a disability confident employer, we’re pleased to offer our support and access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be.
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