Finance Operations ManagerHigh-Growth PE Business | Manchester | Hybrid (2 days)£70,000 – £80,000 + benefitsConfidential Search – via GTCAre you a Finance Operations leader who thrives in complexity, cares deeply about control, and knows how to build scalable processes that can withstand growth?We’re supporting a high-growth, PE-backed business on the search for a Finance Operations Manager to lead their transactional finance function, spanning payments, reconciliations, cash allocation, controls and operational integrity across a high-volume environment.This is a critical hire. With the business scaling fast and a major data transformation underway, Finance Operations sits right at the centre of cash, risk, customer trust and commercial performance.If you’re someone who can lead, improve, automate and strengthen a Finance Ops function end-to-end, this role offers both challenge and impact.The RoleReporting to the Director of Finance, you’ll:Lead and develop the Finance Operations team across Payments, Reconciliations and Cash AllocationOwn end-to-end reconciliation frameworks across bank accounts, premiums, refunds and suspense accountsOversee high-volume payment runs with tight controls, dual approval and clear audit trailsStrengthen the financial control environment and governance frameworksPlay a key role in the month-end process, providing reconciliations, sign-offs and audit supportDrive automation and continuous improvement using modern tools and rule-based reconciliation techWork closely with Finance, Operations and Data teams to ensure accuracy of financial flows and integrationWhat You’ll BringQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or significant operational finance leadership experienceBackground in high-volume, complex reconciliation and paymentsStrong understanding of controls, governance, audit and riskExperience building or scaling Finance Ops teams in regulated or complex settingsA continuous improvement mindset with confidence in systems and automationStrength in people leadership, communication and cross-functional collaborationWhy This Role?Shape the Finance Operations function in a scaling PE-backed businessLead a team central to cash, control and commercial outcomesGenuine ownership, visibility and a chance to build something meaningfulReal opportunity to improve automation, processes and operational rigourHybrid working in Manchester with a forward-thinking leadership teamIf you’re motivated by structure, control, improvement and leadership and want to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth PE-backed business, let’s have a confidential conversation.Apply discreetly via John Dyson at GT Consulting (GTC).Where Great Teams Begin.