Head of Finance Operations

Barnett Waddingham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is looking for a Head of Finance Operations for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role involves overseeing financial operations, managing a finance team, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will possess an ACA or CIMA qualification, a strong background in financial control, and experience in financial systems implementation. The position offers generous benefits including a pension scheme, private medical cover, and up to 30 days of holiday per year. Flexible working options are also available.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Up to 30 days holiday per year

Gym/sports membership allowance

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial control or finance operations leadership.
• Experience in financial systems implementation and automation.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing finance operations team.
• Lead process automation initiatives and optimize finance systems.

Skills

Leadership in finance operations

Financial control expertise

Team mentoring

Experience with ERP systems

Excellent Excel skills

Education

ACA or CIMA or equivalent qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Description

We have an exciting 6 month fixed-term opportunity for a Head of Finance Operations to join our London office (EC2Y 5AU).

The Head of Finance Operations will be responsible for leading the Finance Operations team; optimising our financial processes ensuring operational efficiency and driving continuous improvement. This role is a leadership role which requires a strategic thinker with a background in financial operations accounting and ideally systems implementation.

Snapshot of your day

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable accounts receivable financial accounting and cashflow management
• Manage and mentor a high-performing finance operations team
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management and regulatory reporting and ensure compliance with regulatory and financial reporting standards
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to support strategic financial decision-making and liaise with the auditors and Howden Group reporting
• Lead process automation initiatives and optimise finance systems for efficiency and drive continuous improvement and best practices in financial operations.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures
• Conduct risk assessments and implement internal controls.

We would love to hear from you if you have

• ACA or CIMA or equivalent finance qualification
• Proven track record in financial control / finance operations leadership preferably in professional services or Financial services
• Experience in financial systems implementation and automation
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles regulatory requirements and internal controls
• Ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of ERP systems is essential
• Excellent Excel skills

Whats in it for you

• Generous pension scheme
• Core benefits for you including private medical cover life assurance group income protection and up to 30 days holiday per year (pro rata for fixed term) with holiday trading
• A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you (and your family) including a tech scheme cycle to work scheme dental cover healthcare cash plan health assessments critical illness cover Sports Allowance we pay up to 50% of your gym / sports membership (up to 50 pm) travel insurance paid volunteering and a broad range of retailer discounts
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Happy to talk flexible working

Accessibility

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