Head of Financial Operations

Reference: 4834055

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Closing date:

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Leeds Salary:
Up to 85,000 + Benefits (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Accountancy Firms / Senior Finance Qualified Company:
Hays Consultant:
Laura Hawksworth Hays office:
Sheffield — Floor 2, Fountain Precinct, Balm Green Phone:
Email:
Laura.

Hawksworth Your New CompanyA highly successful and growing professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Financial Operations to join its senior leadership team. With a strong reputation in its sector and ambitious plans for continued growth, the business is investing in its finance function to ensure it remains scalable, efficient and commercially focused.

This people-centric organisation prides itself on providing exceptional service to its clients whilst fostering a collaborative and supportive working culture for its employees. With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, accountability and development, the business offers an excellent environment for an experienced finance professional looking to make a significant impact.

Operating a flexible hybrid working model, the company provides a modern and collaborative working environment along with an attractive benefits package.

Your New Role Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead the day-to-day financial operations of the business while driving a programme of continuous improvement, change and transformation across the finance function.

You will take ownership of the transactional finance, management accounting and financial control functions, ensuring processes, systems and reporting frameworks are fit for purpose as the organisation continues to grow.

Leading a high-performing finance team, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, automate manual processes and enhance financial reporting through the effective use of technology and best practice. You will play a key role in delivering finance transformation initiatives, embedding improved controls and driving operational excellence across the function.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will provide financial leadership, oversee cash flow management, strengthen governance and support strategic decision-making through the delivery of timely and meaningful financial insight.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading and developing a multi-disciplinary finance team.

Overseeing month-end and year-end processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

Driving finance transformation initiatives focused on process optimisation, automation and continuous improvement.

Reviewing and enhancing financial controls, governance and risk management frameworks.

Identifying opportunities to leverage technology and systems to improve reporting and operational efficiency.

Managing cash flow, working capital and treasury activities.

Supporting budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes.

Partnering with operational leaders to improve commercial performance and business efficiency.

Leading change management activities and ensuring successful adoption of new ways of working across finance.

Supporting growth initiatives, acquisitions and integration projects where required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused finance leader who enjoys leading people, driving change and transformation, and delivering operational excellence within a growing professional services organisation.

What You'll Need to Succeed Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).Proven experience within a senior finance leadership role such as Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Head of Financial Operations.

Strong technical accounting and financial control expertise.

Demonstrable…