Finance Operations Lead – Budgets, Reporting & Compliance

NFU; Stoneleigh; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance (25–30 days

Bank holidays pro rata

Company funded health Cashplan

Enhanced maternity, paternity and co‑s

Pension and life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on vehicles and lifestyle

Job summary

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, is seeking a Finance Operations Manager to lead day‑to‑day finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and cashbook, while supporting management accounts for NFU subsidiaries and group consolidation.

You will be the budget lead for allocated departments, supervise finance staff, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and timely year‑end processes.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance operations or financial management.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee cashbook functions ensuring daily and monthly reconciliation.
• Manage invoice processing, payments, and collections.
• Prepare payroll journals and reconciliations, including taxes.
• Assist in group consolidation and monthly management accounts.
• Partner with departmental budget holders and support reforecasts.
• Ensure intercompany reconciliations and year-end provisions.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Cashbook management

Management reporting

Budgeting

Stakeholder comms

Team leadership

Excel

Payroll journals

Education

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, is seeking a Finance Operations Manager to lead day‑to‑day finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and cashbook, while supporting management accounts for NFU subsidiaries and group consolidation.

You will be the budget lead for allocated departments, supervise finance staff, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and timely year‑end processes.