Finance Operations Leader: AR, AP & Payroll Excellence

Equifind; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Equifind are delighted to partner with a large logistics business based in Slough to appoint a Finance Operations Manager who will lead a 20-person team across AR, AP and Payroll, ensuring accurate processing and strong controls.

You will report to the Head of Finance, drive period-end close, cashflow management, system improvements and provide insightful management information to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with solid financial operations experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Inclusive leader who can motivate, develop and inspire teams.
• Excellent communicator with strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and emotionally intelligent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AR, AP and Payroll to ensure accurate, timely and compliant processing.
• Work closely with the Head of Finance to deliver smooth period-end close.
• Strengthen internal controls, systems and processes across finance operations.
• Lead credit reviews, reduce aged debt and minimise financial risk.
• Manage payroll and pensions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Own the cash management cycle and deliver reliable short- and medium-term cashflow forecasts.
• Identify risks, opportunities and improvements in working capital performance.
• Continuously review and enhance financial systems, controls and workflows.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial operations

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Payroll

Cashflow management

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Equifind are delighted to partner with a large logistics business based in Slough to appoint a Finance Operations Manager who will lead a 20-person team across AR, AP and Payroll, ensuring accurate processing and strong controls.

You will report to the Head of Finance, drive period-end close, cashflow management, system improvements and provide insightful management information to stakeholders.