Head of Finance - Operations

Michael Page; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare

Private pension after 3 months of serv

Birthday off

Job summary

Michael Page in Peterborough is recruiting for Head of Finance - Operations to oversee finance operations across multiple group businesses and provide strong financial control and reporting. The role combines operational finance oversight with financial controller responsibilities to support day-to-day decisions.

You will partner with senior leaders, drive profitability through P&L analysis, strengthen controls and reporting processes, and play a pivotal role in delivery of the group's growth

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing finance operations and financial control activities.
• Strong capability in management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience reviewing financial performance and presenting clear financial information.
• Knowledge of effective financial controls and finance processes.
• Ability to work across operational and finance teams on practical financial matters.
• Confidence identifying process improvements within an Accounting & Finance function.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function across multiple group businesses
• Own management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Drive profitability through P&L analysis and commercial insight
• Manage cash flow, working capital and financial forecasting
• Improve credit control, debtor management and cash collection
• Strengthen financial controls, systems and reporting processes
• Partner with senior leaders to enhance business performance
• Ensure compliance, risk management and reporting accuracy
• Build a commercially focused, high-performing finance team
• Support the CEO and CFO in delivering the group's growth plans

Skills

Finance operations

Management reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvements

Job description

As a Head of Finance - Operations in Peterborough, you will oversee finance operations within the Business Services sector, helping the business maintain clear financial control and reliable reporting. You will combine operational finance oversight with financial controller responsibilities to support informed day-to-day decisions.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Business Services sector in Peterborough.

Description

• Lead and develop the finance function across multiple group businesses
• Own management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Drive profitability through P&L analysis and commercial insight
• Manage cash flow, working capital and financial forecasting
• Improve credit control, debtor management and cash collection
• Strengthen financial controls, systems and reporting processes
• Partner with senior leaders to enhance business performance
• Ensure compliance, risk management and reporting accuracy
• Build a commercially focused, high-performing finance team
• Support the CEO and CFO in delivering the group's growth plans

Profile

A successful 'Head of Finance - Operations' should have:

• Experience overseeing finance operations and financial control activities.
• Strong capability in management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience reviewing financial performance and presenting clear financial information.
• Knowledge of effective financial controls and finance processes.
• Ability to work across operational and finance teams on practical financial matters.
• Confidence identifying process improvements within an Accounting & Finance function.

Job Offer

• Salary of £90,000 to £115,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Private healthcare.
• Private pension after 3 months of service.
• Birthday off.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.