Finance Operations Manager

Finance Operations Manager We're looking for an experienced Finance Operations Manager to lead our transactional finance function, driving operational excellence, strong financial controls and continuous process improvement based in Cardiff. The Finance Operations Manager is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage the Accounts Payable team while overseeing finance operations, purchasing processes, billing administration and month-end support. You'll play a key role in improving systems, developing people and ensuring finance delivers an efficient, high-quality service across the business.

Benefits for Cardiff Hybrid role: 40-45K Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid 3 days in office 2 days home

Key Responsibilities for Finance Operations Manager Lead, coach and develop the Accounts Payable team, setting clear objectives and performance standards. Manage day-to-day finance operations, ensuring efficient delivery of Accounts Payable, purchasing support and billing administration. Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation, automation and improved financial controls. Oversee supplier payments, invoice processing, reconciliations and purchasing compliance. Support month-end activities, ensuring transactional finance deadlines are met.

Improve finance systems, workflows and operational processes to increase efficiency and accuracy. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, providing guidance on finance processes and controls. Act as the escalation point for operational finance issues and lead initiatives that improve service delivery. About You You'll be an experienced Finance Operations Manager or finance leader with a strong background in transactional finance or finance operations, combined with excellent people management skills looking to work hybrid in Cardiff.

You'll ideally have as a Finance Operations Manager:
Experience managing or leading Accounts Payable or Finance Operations teams. Strong knowledge of finance processes, controls and accounting principles. A track record of improving processes and implementing operational efficiencies. Experience using finance systems and advanced Excel skills. Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills. The ability to prioritise multiple workloads while leading and developing a high-performing team. Desirable for the role of Finance Operations Manager AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience.

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar ERP system. Knowledge of procurement, purchasing controls or finance system implementation. If you're a proactive finance professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and are interested please send in your CV ASAP