Head of Finance Operations

Parkside; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Parkside is recruiting for a Head of Finance Operations in Uxbridge to lead a high-volume finance function, overseeing AP, AR, Payroll and Transaction Processing while driving automation and improvements.

The ideal candidate holds ACA/ACCA/CIMA and has NetSuite experience, with strong leadership and stakeholder management. Hybrid working and clear progression prospects are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Finance Operations or Shared Services.
• Experience managing AP, AR and Payroll teams.
• Proven track record of process improvements and operational transformation.
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Finance Operations.
• Manage AP, AR, Payroll and Transaction Processing teams.
• Drive process improvements, automation and AI-enabled efficiencies.
• Optimize ERP systems, with NetSuite experience highly desirable.
• Develop robust financial controls, governance and compliance.
• Produce operational reporting and KPIs for senior leadership.
• Lead, mentor and develop Finance Operations teams.
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance, HR, Procurement and Operations.

Skills

Finance leadership

AP/AR/Payroll

Process improvement

NetSuite

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Head of Finance Operations

Uxbridge

I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Head of Finance Operations to join a growing organisation in Uxbridge.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance leader to take ownership of a high-volume Finance Operations function, leading Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Transaction Processing while driving operational excellence, automation and process improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the day-to-day Finance Operations function.
• Managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Transaction Processing teams.
• Driving process improvements, automation and AI-enabled efficiencies.
• Optimising ERP systems, with NetSuite experience highly desirable.
• Developing robust financial controls, governance and compliance.
• Producing operational reporting and KPIs for senior leadership.
• Leading, mentoring and developing Finance Operations teams.
• Partnering with stakeholders across Finance, HR, Procurement and Operations.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience leading a Finance Operations or Shared Services function.
• Strong experience managing AP, AR and Payroll teams.
• A proven track record of delivering process improvements and operational transformation.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite would be advantageous).
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Experience within a multi-site organisation would be beneficial.

Package:

• Salary of £65,000 - £70,000.
• Hybrid working.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• The chance to play a key role in transforming and modernising a finance function.