Finance Operations Manager (FTC) -Hybrid, Payroll & Controls

ACS Staffing Solutions; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

ACS Staffing Solutions in Bedford is seeking a Financial Processing Manager on a fixed term contract to lead a busy transactional finance team. You will drive operational excellence, strengthen financial controls, and deliver accurate monthly reporting while developing people and improving processes.

The role requires experience managing 15+ finance staff, strong understanding of payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading finance teams of 15+ in a busy environment.
• Strong understanding of transactional finance operations, controls, reporting and audit requirements.
• Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive in identifying improvements and driving change.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Set objectives, monitor performance, coach and develop team.
• Manage recruitment and succession planning within the finance operations team.
• Review reconciliations and financial records for accuracy and control.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Collaborate with senior finance to deliver timely monthly reporting.
• Oversee payroll processing, salaries, deductions and statutory submissions.
• Ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Oversee customer payments, reconciliations and debt management.
• Act as point of contact for audit enquiries across payroll and transactional finance.
• Ensure regulatory returns are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls, policies and business continuity.
• Drive efficiencies through process, system and service improvements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

ACS Staffing Solutions in Bedford is seeking a Financial Processing Manager on a fixed term contract to lead a busy transactional finance team. You will drive operational excellence, strengthen financial controls, and deliver accurate monthly reporting while developing people and improving processes.

The role requires experience managing 15+ finance staff, strong understanding of payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and the ability to influence stakeholders.