Head of Finance Operations and Transformation

Hirexo Talent Partners Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Head of Finance Operations & Transformation in the East Midlands. This senior role involves leading finance operations while driving technology-led transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing efficiency and scalability within a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary between £80,000 and £95,000, with benefits including private medical insurance and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Base salary £80,000 – £95,000

Enhanced profit share bonus

Private medical insurance

Matched pension scheme

Quarterly incentives and team-building days

Opportunity for high-impact change

Qualifications

• Strong experience in finance operations and transformation within a fast-growing environment.
• Proven track record of implementing finance systems successfully.
• Strong knowledge of finance technology and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance operations teams including billing and AP/AR.
• Implement finance systems and optimize existing tools.
• Strengthen financial controls and operational resilience.

Skills

Finance operations expertise

Finance transformation experience

Implementation of finance systems

Knowledge of modern finance technology

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Head of Finance Operations & Transformation

Hirexo are partnering with a rapidly scaling technology services organisation in the East Midlands. As part of continued growth and investment into its finance capability, the business is seeking an experienced Head of Finance Operations & Transformation to lead finance operations and drive technology‑led change across the function.

This role operates on a hybrid basis and is easily commutable from Leicester, Leicestershire, Loughborough, Market Harborough, Hinckley, Melton Mowbray, Derby, Nottingham and surrounding areas.

About Our Client

Our client is a high‑growth, technology‑driven services business employing 1,000+ people across the UK and internationally. Operating in an agile, fast‑paced environment, the organisation continues to scale at pace, with revenue forecast to exceed £110m by 2027.

The business places strong emphasis on innovation, automation and continuous improvement, and is investing heavily in its finance function to ensure systems, processes and controls evolve in line with growth.

The Opportunity

This is a senior, hands‑on role focused on building a modern, scalable finance function through the intelligent use of finance technology, systems and process improvement.

The Head of Finance Operations & Transformation will take ownership of finance operations while leading transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, control and scalability across the business. This role offers the opportunity to make genuinely impactful change within a progressive and fast‑moving technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading finance operations teams, including billing, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, providing leadership, direction and oversight.
• Driving finance transformation initiatives, leveraging automation, systems and modern finance tools to improve efficiency and control.
• Reviewing and redesigning finance processes to support scale, pace and accuracy.
• Implementing new finance systems and optimising existing tools, using prior experience to navigate challenges and maximise value.
• Ownership of treasury operations, managing and developing the treasury function and overseeing cash flow, banking relationships and debt facilities.
• Leading finance input into tax strategy and transfer pricing, working with external advisors as required.
• Strengthening financial controls, governance and operational resilience across the finance function.
• Acting as a senior finance partner to stakeholders across the business.
• Remaining hands‑on and visible within the finance team, supporting day‑to‑day activity when needed.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Strong experience in finance operations and finance transformation within a fast‑growing or technology‑led environment.
• Proven track record of implementing finance systems and tools, with a clear understanding of what drives successful adoption.
• Strong knowledge of modern finance technology and automation.
• Experience leading or working closely with AP, AR and billing teams.
• Commercial, pragmatic and adaptable, comfortable operating in an agile, evolving business.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.

Package & Benefits

• Base salary : £80,000 – £95,000 depending on experience
• Enhanced profit share bonus at this level
• Private medical insurance
• Matched pension scheme
• Quarterly company incentives and team‑building days
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to deliver meaningful, high‑impact change within a progressive and fast‑moving technology business

Similar Job Titles

• Head of Finance Operations
• Head of Finance Transformation
• Director of Finance Operations
• Finance Transformation Lead
• Senior Finance Transformation Manager

About Hirexo Talent Partners

Hirexo Talent Partners are a specialist Talent Consultancy supporting businesses across the UK with senior finance recruitment. We work closely with clients to deliver discreet, tailored search solutions and partner with high‑calibre finance professionals seeking their next strategic move.