**Head of Finance Operations**
This is a strategic leadership role that requires expertise in transactional finance processes and the ability to enhance financial controls, optimize technology, and improve processes to support long-term growth and efficiency.
The successful candidate will oversee the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, and Finance Systems teams, ensuring seamless transactional finance operations across the group. The role involves setting the vision for the team, driving performance, and developing a high-performing finance team.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in team management and transactional finance, with knowledge of overseeing finance operations in a multi-entity environment. They will be confident in reviewing processes and suggesting improvements or automation. Strong commercial acumen and advanced Excel skills are essential, as well as experience working with NetSuite or Oracle.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact by transforming finance operations and driving operational excellence. The role offers a collaborative, people-focused culture and the chance to lead and develop a team, driving efficiency and performance improvements.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Set the vision for the team and drive performance.
* Oversee the AP, AR, Credit Control, and Financial Systems teams.
* Lead transactional finance, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial controls.
* Identify automation opportunities to streamline finance operations.
* Work with senior stakeholders to provide financial insights and deliver transactional finance results.
* Ensure finance policies, VAT principles, and jurisdictional compliance are adhered to.