Finance Operations Lead

Crown Prosecution Service; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vital public service organization in Wakefield seeks a finance operations lead to manage a team responsible for annual payments of approximately £250m. The role entails ensuring timely financial obligations to suppliers and staff while maintaining internal controls and governance to comply with regulations. If you are an experienced finance professional focused on leadership and improvement, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for finance operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and manage financial risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes.

Job description

Overview

As finance operations lead, you manage a team responsible for annual payments of approximately £250m through accounts payable, receivable, cash management and banking. Your work supports the delivery of justice by ensuring we meet financial obligations to suppliers, witnesses and staff accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

You report to the head of finance systems and operations – providing leadership, operational oversight and expert guidance to drive continuous improvement and increase efficiency. You maintain effective internal controls and provide sound governance to comply with HM Treasury regulations, manage financial risk and prevent fraud.

This is your opportunity to lead finance operations at one of England and Wales’s most important public services. If you’re an experienced finance professional who is ready to lead, improve and make an impact, we would love to hear from you.