Financial Operations Manager 🚨
I'm currently supporting a fantastic organisation looking to bring on a Financial Operations Manager to join their supportive Finance team.
A great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied leadership role across financial operations, systems, and team management.
💼 Key responsibilities:
Lead the Financial Operations team
Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control & payroll
Manage month-end processes (reconciliations, journals, reporting)
Support management accounts and financial reporting
Monitor KPIs (debtors, creditors, cashflow)
Act as key contact for banking & treasury
Manage and improve finance systems (Open Accounts & EBIS)
Support audits and statutory reporting
Oversee payroll, pensions, VAT & returns
Drive process improvements and efficiency
👤 What we're looking for:
Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW/CIPFA) or equivalent experience
Strong background in transactional finance
Proven team management experience
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong systems and analytical skills
Confident communicator with stakeholders
Proactive, organised, and team-focused
Education/public sector experience (desirable)
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative team and make a real impact.
If you're interested, feel free to message me or email 📩
📍 Location: Manchester
💰 Salary: £42k to £47k
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