SF Recruitment are working exclusively with a leading business based in Nottingham for a Head of Financial Operations to join their client immediately for a minimum of 6 months.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure accuracy, completeness and integrity of the general ledger, with robust controls over journals, accruals and reconciliations.
* Lead month‑end and year‑end close, ensuring timely reporting in compliance with statutory and internal requirements.
* Oversee preparation, posting and authorisation of journals including payroll, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, accruals, prepayments and cost allocations.
* Maintain and improve the chart of accounts to support meaningful financial reporting and analysis.
* Coordinate audit requirements, prepare schedules and ensure adherence to accounting standards.
* Lead, manage and develop the Accounts Payable function to ensure timely, accurate, and controlled processing of supplier invoices and payments.
* Oversee the full AP cycle including invoice receipt, validation, matching, approvals, payment runs, and supplier statement reconciliations.
* Ensure compliance with financial controls, delegated authority, segregation of duties and procurement policies.
* Manage AP‑related month‑end processes including AP accruals, ageing analysis and reporting.
* Lead AP systems and process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, automation, accuracy and user experience.
* Foster strong supplier relationships and ensure prompt resolution of queries or disputes.
* Oversee performance KPIs such as invoice turnaround time, aged creditor positions, and payment accuracy.
* Oversee preparation and monitoring of short‑ and long‑term cash flow forecasts, ensuring adequate liquidity.
* Manage banking relationships and mandates, ensuring compliance with internal controls and optimised cash management processes.
* Ensure timely reconciliation of all bank accounts and investigation of variances.
* Maintain strong internal controls over cash handling and banking processes.
* Oversee monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all assigned accounts, ensuring documentation, ownership, accuracy and timeliness.
* Identify, investigate and resolve unusual or aged balances and escalating risks appropriately.
* Ensure all reconciliations are audit‑ready.
* Lead, mentor and develop the GL, Cash and AP teams, promoting a high‑performance culture.
* Set objectives, manage performance, and support career development including professional qualifications.
* Foster a collaborative environment with clear accountability and continuous improvement.
* Work closely with Procurement, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Operations Teams and central support functions to ensure accuracy of financial data and adherence to financial procedures.
* Support organisational projects, system upgrades, and transformation initiatives.
* Develop constructive relationships with internal and external auditors.
* Lead initiatives to streamline processes and enhance the effectiveness of financial systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics).
* Identify opportunities for automation to improve efficiency across GL, Cash and AP operations.
* Maintain strong governance, control frameworks and documentation.
This position sits as part of a supportive team and offers a great opportunity to undertake a role within a fantastic business. This role is a long term interim opportunity and will be a Hybrid position 3 days in the office 2 days at home.
Due to the nature of the role please only apply if you are in a position to start a role within 1-2 weeks and are able to commit to a minimum of 6 months.
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