Head Of Finance Operations And Transformation

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

Job summary

A leading talent consultancy is seeking a Head of Finance Operations & Transformation to join a rapidly growing technology services organization in the East Midlands. This senior role involves leading finance operations and driving transformation initiatives focused on technology and process improvement. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong experience in finance operations and systems implementation, offering a competitive salary of £80,000 - £95,000 and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Base salary of £80,000 - £95,000

Enhanced profit share bonus

Private medical insurance

Matched pension scheme

Quarterly company incentives

Team-building days

Qualifications

• Significant experience in finance transformation within a technology-driven environment.
• Ability to lead finance operations and teams effectively.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance operations teams, providing oversight and direction.
• Drive finance transformation through automation and modern finance tools.
• Review and redesign finance processes for better scalability and accuracy.
• Implement and optimize finance systems to maximize value.
• Manage treasury operations and oversee cash flow.
• Strengthen financial controls and governance.

Skills

Strong experience in finance operations

Proven track record of implementing finance systems

Strong knowledge of modern finance technology

Experience leading AP, AR and billing teams

Commercial and adaptable

Confident communicator

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Head of Finance Operations & Transformation

Hirexo is 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.