Head of Business Unit - Operations & Finance

LSL Property Services plc; Chorley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services provider in Chorley is searching for a Head of Business Unit – Operations & Finance. This pivotal role requires a seasoned professional to lead high-volume transactional operations, champion transformation initiatives, and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with proven experience in managing sales and purchase ledger processes. This is an opportunity to impact the financial strategy significantly within a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Inclusive workplace policies

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in high-volume transactional environments.
• Experience managing end-to-end sales and purchase ledger operations.
• Demonstrated success with shared service centres.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale transactional operations, focusing on sales and purchase ledger.
• Championing transformation initiatives to streamline financial processes.
• Oversee financial controls, planning, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership in high-volume transactional operations

Financial analysis and reporting

Transformation and automation expertise

Advanced Excel skills

Risk management knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

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Client:

LSL Property Services Plc

Location:

Chorley, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Locations

UK-Chorley

Job Locations

UK-Chorley

Job Profile

LSL Franchisingis one of the UK’s largest providers of estate agency franchise services. The Division’s principal business is the provision of franchising services, such as brand marketing and commercial and IT support, to a network of 62 franchisees which operate over 310 territories across the UK. These territories are independently managed and operated by the franchisees under various brands, including Your Move and Reeds Rains, as well as several local brands.

We are looking to recruit a commercially-minded and strategically-drivenHead of Business Unit – Operations & Financeto support our national franchise network. Based within our Client Accounts office in Chorley. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned professional with a strong background in transactional services, ideally with experience in banking operations. The ideal candidate will have led large-scale sales and purchase ledger teams and successfully managed a shared service centre

Key Responsibilities will include:

Lead and scale high-volume transactional operations, including end-to-end sales and purchase ledger processes

Championing transformation and automation initiatives to streamline financial processes and implement digital solutions

Oversee financial controls, planning, reporting, and compliance, particularly in relation to client money

Monitor key performance indicators and provide insight-led recommendations to senior stakeholders

Collaborate closely with divisional and group-level leadership on strategic planning and transformation projects

About You:

Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong financial and operational background

Proven leadership in high-volume transactional environments

Experience running end-to-end sales and purchase ledger operations

Demonstrated success in managing and scaling shared service centres

Transformation and automation expertise, especially in streamlining financial processes and implementing digital solutions

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data-driven insights

Strong working knowledge of risk management, compliance, and process optimisation

Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities; confident producing executive-level presentations

Proven experience engaging with senior management and contributing to strategic planning

Desirable Experience:

Exposure to treasury, banking, or franchising environments

Experience within large or corporate organisations

Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills

Background in client accounting or contact centre operations

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a commercially critical role, with significant exposure to senior leadership and influence over operational and financial strategy.

LSLis an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and backgrounds, and we do not discriminate based on disability or individual needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.