Finance Operations Manager; AR & AP

We are recruiting an experienced Finance Manager on behalf of our client, a leading construction and infrastructure services group in the South Hertfordshire area. This is a 12-month FTC starting as soon as possible.

Our client is one of the UK’s fastest growing construction and infrastructure services companies. With an excellent reputation, they pride themselves on doing things differently in order to provide an exceptional service. They partner with some of the world’s largest companies and leading UK public sector bodies. They encourage a happy and inclusive company culture with excellent staff retention.

As the Finance Manager you will be mainly responsible for the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions for the group of companies, so experience in these areas is essential. You will report directly to the Head of Finance whilst leading and developing a high-performing team of four.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience managing the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions for a similar sized business. You will be able to demonstrate a track record of leading, training and developing finance teams, with experience improving and implementing finance systems and controls.

You will have had some exposure to ERP or finance systems (e.g. Expedian or similar). You will also have had some experience with FP&A as well as credit risk, debt collection and cash-flow processes.

This is a 12-month FTC (maternity cover).