Finance & Business Operations Manager

The Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Finance & Business Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day finance function and lead HR and supplier contracts. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will drive financial reporting, cash flow, budgeting and stock control while delivering commercial business support.

This hands-on role requires strong financial expertise, strategic thinking and the ability to improve performance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in a finance management role with oversight of reporting and controls.
• Experience in payroll, VAT and statutory reporting processes.
• Senior HR experience including recruitment and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Finance & Reporting: manage financial statements and reporting accuracy.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital: optimise liquidity and forecasting.
• Payroll & Compliance: ensure payroll accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• HR & People Management: lead HR activities and team development.
• Supplier & Contract Management: negotiate terms and oversee contracts.

Skills

Finance management

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Payroll

HR management

Contract negotiation

Education

Relevant accountancy qualification or degree

Tools

Excel

Sage 50

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced, commercially minded Finance & Business Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the finance department and take ownership of key financial and business support functions, including HR & supplier contract management.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for financial reporting, cash flow, budgeting, expenditure and stock control, alongside leading the HR function and managing key supplier contracts.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who combines strong financial expertise with commercial awareness, sound judgement and the ability to drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Finance & Reporting
• Cash Flow & Working Capital
• Payroll & Compliance
• HR & People Management
• Supplier & Contract Management

You will have:

• At least five years' experience in a similar finance management role.
• A relevant accountancy qualification, degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong experience in management accounts, budgeting, cash flow and financial control.
• Experience overseeing payroll, VAT and statutory reporting.
• Senior-level HR experience, including recruitment, employee relations and employment law.
• Experience managing supplier contracts and negotiating commercial terms.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using Sage 50.
• Excellent communication, organisational and people management skills.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines

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