Finance Operations Leader - Automation & AP (Hybrid)

hyperiongrp; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden is a global insurance group headquartered around employee ownership, seeking a Finance Operations Manager in Milton Keynes. The role leads Accounts Payable, employee expenses and corporate cards, driving automation and process improvements across multiple entities and geographies.

You will manage operational teams, ensure timely payments and maintain strong financial controls while collaborating with Procurement, Treasury and business leaders to deliver service excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Finance Operations, Accounts Payable or Shared Services.
• Experience leading finance operations teams.
• Strong understanding of AP controls and governance.
• Experience managing high-volume transactional environments.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using ERP systems and finance technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable operations and oversee employee expense and corporate card programmes.
• Team Management: Lead, develop and coach Finance Operations team members; engage with offshore teams.
• Controls & Compliance: Maintain robust financial controls and segregation of duties; support audits.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management: Escalation point for supplier queries; foster cross-functional relationships.
• Process Improvement: Lead automation initiatives in AP workflow and invoicing.
• Reporting & Analytics: Produce KPI reporting and analyze volumes, cycle times and ageing.

Skills

Team leadership

AP controls

High volume

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

AAT

Tools

Unit4

Kanbina

Emburse

Concur

Coupa

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Howden is a global insurance group headquartered around employee ownership, seeking a Finance Operations Manager in Milton Keynes. The role leads Accounts Payable, employee expenses and corporate cards, driving automation and process improvements across multiple entities and geographies.

You will manage operational teams, ensure timely payments and maintain strong financial controls while collaborating with Procurement, Treasury and business leaders to deliver service excellence.