Financial Operations Manager

Last Mile Infrastructure Limited; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company in Scotland is seeking a Financial Operations Manager to enhance their transactional finance functions. This role involves managing the Accounts Payable team, overseeing cash management, and optimizing financial reporting processes. The ideal candidate will have strong financial operations experience, knowledge of Accounts Payable, and qualifications like ACCA or CIMA. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including a generous holiday scheme, flexible working hours, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Holiday buy scheme

Discretionary bonus

Up to 7% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Flexible start and finish times

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing financial operations/transactional finance within a multi-entity structure.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable and cash management.
• Proficiency with Business Central finance system and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the centralised Accounts Payable (AP) function.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Standardise and streamline transactional finance processes across the Group.
• Act as finance lead for operational Finance system functionality.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, delivering accurate reporting to senior management.
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements.

Skills

Financial operations management

Accounts Payable knowledge

Cash management

Advanced Excel skills

Business Central finance system proficiency

Education

ACCA, CIMA, ICAS qualified or part qualified

Job description

Financial Operations Manager

Hamilton, Glasgow

Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At Last Mile, we take pride in delivering high-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector. Our Group Finance team is expanding, and were excited to welcome a Financial Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in enhancing our transactional finance functions.

As a Financial Operations Manager, you will report into the Head of Group Finance and Treasury and work closely with the Group Financial Controller. You will oversee the centralised Accounts Payable (AP) function and optimise group‑wide cash management and working capital, as well as contributing towards enhancing finance systems, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial reporting. You will also drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and play a key role in supporting the Groups overall financial performance.

Whats in it for you as a Financial Operations Manager?

Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
• Refer a friend incentive
• Wagestream
• Employee assistance programme
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working
• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles
• Private medical insurance

Company sick pay

• Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period

Your responsibilities as a Financial Operations Manager :

Lead and manage the centralised Accounts Payable (AP) function, including mentoring the team to drive accuracy, efficiency, and a culture of accountability.

Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management, optimising payment terms, credit policies, and collection strategies.

Standardise and streamline transactional finance processes across the Group, ensuring scalability, compliance, and alignment with audit standards.

Act as finance lead for operational Finance system functionality, partnering with Data & Technology and third parties to manage upgrades, resolve issues, and drive system improvements.

Develop and monitor KPIs, delivering accurate and timely reporting on AP, Finance systems, and cash requirements to senior management.

Identify and implement automation and process improvements to reduce manual effort, enhance accuracy, and ensure consistent best practice across all entities.

Experience / Knowledge :

Proven experience in managing financial operations / transactional finance within a multi‑entity or group structure.

Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable and cash management.

Proficiency with the Business Central finance system and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications (desirable)

Fully qualified or part qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ICAS).

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Financial Operations Manager? Apply now!

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

About us :

Last Mile is one of the largest last‑mile multi‑utility businesses in the UK.

We understand construction and we know utilities. We take responsibility for the last mile of infrastructure that connects developments to wider distribution networks.

Our strong history in gas and electricity connections, deep knowledge of the industry and secure investor backing means we can provide a comprehensive multi‑utility solution that includes clean (ground source) heat networks, electricity, water and wastewater.

Working through our operating companiesUKPS(in South of England and Wales),Energetics(in Scotland, North Wales and the North of England) and our asset adoption businessLast Mile Asset Management, we offer a one‑stop shop for new utility connections.

Were proud to be both aGreat Place to Workcertified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.

For further enquiries, visit our website atwww.lastmile-group.com

At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.