Finance Operations Manager

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Slough; Ibrido; GBP 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

10% bonus

7% matched pension

Hybrid working

Descrizione del lavoro

Sewell Wallis Ltd, on behalf of a globally recognised organisation, is investing in its finance function and seeks a talented, qualified accountant to help lead the way. Working closely with the Finance Director and Head of Finance, you’ll lead the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll teams, own the cash cycle and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

You won’t just keep the function running—you’ll shape its future, deliver accurate cash flow forecasts, oversee credit

Competenze

• Proven ability to lead finance teams including AR, AP and Payroll.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and control mindset.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Experience with data manipulation and financial systems.

Mansioni

• Lead and develop the AR, AP and Payroll teams with regular reviews and appraisals.
• Own cash management including short- and medium-term cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee credit reviews and aged debt reduction initiatives.
• Ensure payroll and pension payroll accuracy, timeliness and compliance.
• Deliver timely period-end close across AR, AP and Payroll and related reporting.
• Support internal and external audits, statutory accounts preparation and tax computations.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Payroll management

Financial operations

Formazione

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a globally recognised organisation that is investing in its finance function and wants a talented, qualified accountant to help lead the way.

Their Finance Director has a clear vision and a reputation for developing great people. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you’ll lead the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll teams, take ownership of the cash cycle and help build a culture of continuous improvement. You won’t just keep the function running. You’ll help decide what it becomes.

The package matches the opportunity, with a competitive salary and a great benefits package.

If you enjoy leading people, improving processes and making a visible impact, this is one to talk to us about.

What you’ll be doing?

• Leading and developing the AR, AP and Payroll teams. You’ll run regular one-to-ones, team meetings, probation reviews and annual appraisals, and help your teams become self-managing and confident.
• Owning cash management. You’ll produce accurate short and medium-term cash flow forecasts, hit your cash KPIs and flag risks and opportunities early.
• Running credit reviews and assessments, and leading aged debt improvement projects to keep bad debt exposure down.
• Making sure payroll and pension payroll are accurate, on time and compliant.
• Delivering timely period-end close across AR, AP and Payroll alongside the Head of Finance.
• Strengthening internal controls, systems and procedures, and leading system and process change projects from testing through to delivery.
• Producing management accounting and financial reporting for group stakeholders to agreed deadlines.
• Supporting internal and external audit, statutory accounts preparation and tax computations.
• Overseeing inventory, including stock check governance, financial analysis and protecting assets.
• Building a strong working relationship with the group’s European Shared Service Centre so service is delivered well.

What skills are we looking for?

• Full accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and a solid background in financial operations. Non-qualified candidates may be considered who have extensive AR, AP and Payroll Management experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• An inclusive leadership style that motivates and develops people
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong organisation and planning, with the self-motivation and emotional intelligence to match
• Confidence with data manipulation

It would be great if you also had UK payroll experience, project management experience and strong presentation skills.

What’s on offer?

• A real chance to be part of a finance transformation and leave your mark on it
• A forward-thinking business that is investing in systems, process and people
• A Finance Director with a clear vision and a supportive Head of Finance
• Great benefits including 10% bonus, 7% matched pension, hybrid working