Financial Operations Manager

Global Accounting Network; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic business events organization in London seeks a Financial Operations Manager to oversee daily financial operations, manage cash flow, and lead a finance team. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with significant experience in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive salary, significant growth opportunities, and a chance to shape the finance function in a high-growth company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, ideally within a growth-stage or SME environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial operations, controls, and compliance.
• Experience in the events, media, or hospitality industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations including accounts payable and payroll.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including VAT and tax filings.
• Lead the evolution of finance systems to enhance organizational efficiency.

Skills

Financial operations expertise

Communication

Commercial acumen

Multi-tasking

Team management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Company overview

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.

Role overview

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.

Qualifications

• 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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