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 will include: - 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, accur...