Finance Operations Lead – Payroll, Systems & Team Growth

Caring for Communities and People; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced sick pay

Life Assurance

Healthcare cashback

Induction & training

Proud2Be group

Workplace Welfare

Staff development

Job summary

Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is seeking an experienced Finance Operations Manager to lead payroll, accounts payable and housing management finance while developing the finance team. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will drive improvements in financial systems, spreadsheets and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

We value hands-on leadership, a practical mindset, and the ability to coach colleagues.

Qualifications

• Strong financial management experience including preparation of management accounts and budgets.
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll and ability to provide technical oversight.
• Advanced Excel skills to develop, review and troubleshoot complex spreadsheets.
• Proven track record delivering improvements to financial systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll, accounts payable and housing management finance.
• Support and develop the finance team and drive improvements in systems and processes.
• Lead in-house financial controls and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with CFO and senior stakeholders to implement efficient practices.

Skills

UK payroll

Financial management

Advanced Excel

Financial systems

Team development

Process improvement

Job description

Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is seeking an experienced Finance Operations Manager to lead payroll, accounts payable and housing management finance while developing the finance team. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will drive improvements in financial systems, spreadsheets and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

We value hands-on leadership, a practical mindset, and the ability to coach colleagues.