Finance & Operations Manager

Salary: Discussed on application
Location: Sidmouth
Contract: Permanent (Full Time)

Are you an experienced finance and operations professional looking for your next opportunity within an established organisation?

Carrington Wood is supporting the appointment of a Finance & Operations Manager to oversee financial management, business operations, commercial arrangements and facilities.

This is a varied and influential role combining strategic planning with hands‑on responsibility. You'll work closely with senior leadership, providing financial insight, strengthening controls and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency across the organisation.

• Leading financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, management reporting and financial controls
• Overseeing transactional finance, including invoicing, banking, reconciliations, credit control and payroll financial controls
• Coordinating year‑end processes, external audits and financial reporting requirements
• Managing procurement, supplier relationships, contracts and insurance, ensuring value for money and identifying cost‑saving opportunities
• Overseeing premises, maintenance, catering, transport and wider operational services, ensuring appropriate health and safety and compliance arrangements
• Supporting regulatory inspections, risk management and safeguarding‑related operational requirements
• Working with senior leadership to support business planning, improve operational performance and provide clear financial insight
• Leading process improvements, streamlining administration and making better use of systems and technology
• Providing leadership to relevant staff and contractors, while working collaboratively with HR and payroll colleagues to maintain effective processes and business continuity

• Significant experience in finance, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of transactional finance, financial controls, procurement and contract management
• Experience overseeing wider operational services
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills, with strong attention to detail
• Confident IT skills, including experience with finance systems, spreadsheets and management information
• Strong communication, organisational and project management skills, with the ability to advise senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities
• A proactive, commercially minded and solutions‑focused approach, with high levels of integrity and discretion

• Company pension scheme
• Free lunch provided onsite
• Free onsite parking
• A varied leadership role spanning finance, commercial management and operations
• The opportunity to influence senior‑level decision‑making and drive meaningful improvements
• Scope to develop systems, strengthen processes and improve operational efficiency
• The chance to make a tangible difference within the organisation