Financial Operations Manager

Global Accounting Network; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing business events organization in London seeks a Financial Operations Manager to oversee daily financial operations and cash flow management. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of finance experience, strong financial operational knowledge, and be capable of working in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to shape the finance function within a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Creative team culture

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, ideally within a growth-stage, scale-up, or SME environment.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.
• Experience in the events, media, or hospitality industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations including accounts payable and receivable.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, tax, and regulatory filings.
• Deliver timely and accurate management reporting for leadership.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Finance experience in a growth-stage environment

Strong knowledge of financial operations

Excellent communication skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Job description

• Oversee daily financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and payroll.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital to ensure strong liquidity.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including VAT, tax, and regulatory filings.
• Implement and continuously improve financial policies, systems, and controls.
• Collaborate with event, sales, and marketing teams to provide financial visibility on budgets, costs, and margins.
• Support commercial decision-making with scenario analysis, pricing models, and ROI tracking for events.
• Deliver timely and accurate management reporting and insights for leadership and investors.
• Lead the evolution of finance systems to scale with the business and streamline invoicing, collections, and vendor payments.
• Develop reporting dashboards to enable real-time financial oversight.
• Manage and develop finance team members and support team growth as the company scales.
• Contribute to the long-term financial strategy of the company and support fundraising and investor reporting requirements.

This company is a fast-growing business events organization renowned for fostering innovation and delivering world-class experiences. As a scale-up with ambitious growth plans, this company combines creativity with operational excellence to create impactful events that drive value for clients and partners. With a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture, this company is committed to building a supportive and collaborative environment where employees can thrive. Joining this company means becoming part of an exciting journey, contributing to its expansion while shaping the future of the events industry.

The Financial Operations Manager role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a high-growth organization. This position is ideal for candidates seeking a hands-on, commercially focused role that blends finance, operations, and strategy. The Financial Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial stability, optimizing cash flow, and providing actionable insights to support decision-making at the leadership level. With exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to influence strategic outcomes, this role is perfect for professionals looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Skills/experience required

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, ideally within a growth-stage, scale-up, or SME environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial operations, controls, and compliance.
• Commercially astute with the ability to partner cross-functionally and influence decisions.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting and handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Experience in the events, media, or hospitality industry (preferred but not essential).

Why Apply?

The Financial Operations Manager role is a rare opportunity to shape the finance function of a rapidly growing scale-up. Candidates will benefit from exposure to senior leadership and investors, gaining valuable experience in strategic decision-making. This company offers a dynamic, creative, and supportive team culture, competitive salary, and clear growth opportunities. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding position where you can make a tangible impact, this role is the perfect fit.

Apply now to join this exciting journey as a Financial Operations Manager and take the next step in your career!

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