Finance Operations Manager

Location: Builth Wells

Job Title:

Finance Operations Manager
Salary:  c. £52,000 dependant on experience

Location:

Stoneleigh, Warwickshire

Working Hours:

35 hours per week
Contract Type:  Permanent

The National Farmers Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.

Purpose of the role & how you will contribute:
We are seeking a highly skilled  Finance Operations Manager  to lead the day-to-day finance operations within the NFU. This pivotal role will ensure the smooth running of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cashbook functions, while supporting the delivery of management accounts for NFU subsidiaries and group consolidation. You will also act as the budget lead for allocated departmental budget holders.

Key Responsibilities
Finance Operations Management
Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Oversee cashbook functions ensuring the bank accounts are reconciled daily and monthly
Manage invoice processing, payments, and collections.
Prepare payroll journals and reconciliations, including payment of all relevant taxes
Preparation of P11ds
Financial Reporting
Compile Monthly management accounts to include TB, balance sheet, P&L, aged debtors, aged creditors from the group subsidiaries, including variance analysis and commentary
Review and challenge balance sheet reconciliations of the group subsidiaries.
Assist group head of finance in preparing consolidated accounts.
Business partner with departmental budget holders, ensuring that they are kept up to date
Assist group head of finance with any reforecasting that may be required
Ensure intercompany reconciliations are performed and monitored.
Preparation for year end to include review of provisions.
Preparation of recharges to associated entities
Ensure accuracy of financial reporting through effective review of own and teams work.
Compliance & Controls
Develop and maintain financial procedures and manuals.
1st point of contact for the bank
Maintaining Bank mandates across the NFU and its subsidiaries.
Support with Documenting processes and implementing controls.
Audit
Support the Group Head of Finance in coordinating external audits and statutory accounts, including supporting the subsidiaries with annual statutory accounts
Team Leadership
Supervise and mentor finance staff.
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
What youll bring:
Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Minimum 5 years experience in finance operations or financial management.
Strong understanding of financial reporting and budgeting.
Proficiency in financial software and CRM systems.
Proven experience in leading and managing a team.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Advanced skills in Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to strict deadlines
Proactive and self-motivated with a willingness to take on new challenges
Why choose us?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial operations of a dynamic organisation. If you are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative environment, wed love to hear from you.

In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including:
Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days a year pro rata + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service), plus 1 annual Christmas company day
Option to buy and sell up to 5 days…