Finance Manager: Lead Operations & Process Improvement

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment; Dudley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a well-established organisation. You will lead the financial operations team and drive excellence across the finance function, delivering visibility and impact across the business.

You will oversee day-to-day financial operations, implement process improvements, strengthen controls, and support month-end activities while maintaining strong governance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial operations or finance management.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of finance processes, controls and compliance.
• Experience implementing process improvements and driving efficiencies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Financial Services experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a finance team, fostering a high-performance culture
• Oversee all day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
• Drive process improvements and enhance financial controls across the function
• Support month-end activities and transactional finance processes
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation
• Ensure robust governance, audit readiness, and adherence to regulatory requirements

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Financial governance

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Job description

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a well-established organisation. You will lead the financial operations team and drive excellence across the finance function, delivering visibility and impact across the business.

You will oversee day-to-day financial operations, implement process improvements, strengthen controls, and support month-end activities while maintaining strong governance and regulatory compliance.