Group Finance Manager - Operations

Cloudium Systems; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Leicester is seeking a Group Finance Manager to lead and optimize financial operations. The role involves driving operational changes, overseeing finance functions, and enhancing efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a professionally qualified accountant with over 10 years of experience in finance operations, strong knowledge of accounts payable and receivable, and a proven track record in process improvements. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Group pension scheme

Life assurance and income protection

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits tailored to you

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified accountant with 10+ years of experience in finance operations.
• Strong knowledge and experience in AP, AR, credit control, and financial reconciliations.
• Track record of leading technical teams and implementing process enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational change across the finance function.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and reconciliations.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement methodologies.

Skills

Leadership in finance operations

Financial modelling

Process improvement

Strong knowledge of AP/AR

Financial systems knowledge

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Were hiring: Group Finance Manager

Leicester office (hybrid working minimum three days per week) Full-time, permanent | competitive salary + benefits

Are you a senior finance professional with a passion for operational excellence and process transformation? Mattioli Woods is looking for a Group Finance Manager to lead and optimise our financial operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and strong controls across accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), credit control, and reconciliations.

What we’re looking for

• professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• proven experience with 10+ years leading finance operations and driving efficiencies across teams and processes
• strong knowledge of AP/AR, credit control, reconciliations, and financial systems change
• experience in financial modelling, scenario analysis, and performance enhancement across key performance indicators
• quantifiable track record of leading technical teams and implementing process enhancement with double-digit efficiency improvements
• previous experience in a private equity (PE) backed business highly desirable
• financial services experience an advantage

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Finance Director, you will drive operational change across the finance function, balancing tactical execution with strategic vision. You’ll lead day-to-day finance operations while implementing robust systems and standardised processes to enhance efficiency and data integrity.
• In This Role, You’ll
• develop and implement a strategic vision for financial operations, aligned to organisational goals, including integration of group entities and future acquisitions
• oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with a real focus on not just running processes but improving them
• identify process improvement opportunities, standardising workflows, and implementing continuous improvement methodologies
• optimise cash flow, reduce outstanding receivables, and strengthen financial controls working as a key partner to our treasury, commercial, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A) functions
• lead, develop, and mentor high-performing finance operations teams
• evaluate and implement technology solutions to automate processes and enhance reporting
• collaborate across Finance, IT, and senior leadership to drive operational excellence

Why join us?

At Mattioli Woods, we provide holistic wealth management, investment, and pension solutions built on trusted expertise and long-term relationships. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the efficiency and effectiveness of our finance operations, working in a collaborative environment with a clear impact on the business.

Benefits package

• group pension scheme
• life assurance and income protection
• health cash plan
• flexible benefits tailored to you
• charity and social events
• career development and progression opportunities

Apply now and help us transform our finance operations while driving meaningful impact across the business!

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