Finance Operations Lead: Precision, Controls & Growth

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Clifton Hampden; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Final salary defined benefits pension

25 days annual leave

Bank Holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Operations Lead to ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial processing. You will analyse information, resolve complex issues and provide specialist advice to support decision-making.

You will manage a small team, develop the finance service, improve controls and reporting, and contribute to cross-functional projects. A blend of technical accounting and leadership will be essential.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or current study towards a recognised accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA.
• Background in an accountancy environment.
• Knowledge of financial operations, transaction processing, controls and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Strong ability to analyse and manipulate numerical data to produce accurate reports and management information.

Responsibilities

• Lead designated financial operations, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and consistently.
• Resolve complex financial issues and provide specialist advice to stakeholders.
• Monitor transactions and workflows to identify discrepancies, risks and weaknesses in financial controls.
• Investigate issues, implement corrective action and maintain audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Analyse financial and operational data to produce management information, performance measures and recommendations.
• Improve financial processes, systems, reporting capabilities and data quality.
• Support system enhancements, testing and automation initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, explaining financial information clearly.
• Plan and prioritise team activities, providing day-to-day leadership, coaching and technical guidance.
• Contribute financial expertise to cross-functional projects, committees and organisational initiatives.

Skills

AAT qualification

ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA in progress

Financial operations

Advanced Excel

Data analysis & reporting

Education

AAT or ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Operations Lead to ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial processing. You will analyse information, resolve complex issues and provide specialist advice to support decision-making.

You will manage a small team, develop the finance service, improve controls and reporting, and contribute to cross-functional projects. A blend of technical accounting and leadership will be essential.