Head of Financial Operations

Radley Green; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Company bonus scheme

Job summary

An established industry player in fashion retail is seeking a Head of Financial Operations for a 12-month FTC. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend fashion and finance, leading essential teams during a transformative period. You will be responsible for implementing financial controls, enhancing operational efficiencies, and ensuring accurate reporting. This dynamic environment is perfect for someone with a learning mindset who is eager to make a significant impact. If you're ready to take on a leadership role and drive real change, this position is tailored for you!

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong technical skills and experience in financial controls.
• Proven experience managing a Financial Operations team in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Accounts Payable, Receivable, and Stock Control teams.
• Drive process improvements and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Financial controls implementation

Team management

Advanced Excel skills

Technical accounting skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Power BI

Job description

Head of Financial Operations – 12-Month FTC

Central London | Hybrid | Fashion Retail

Love fashion? Love finance? This is your chance to combine both!

A leading fashion retail business is looking for a Head of Financial Operations to lead the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Stock Control teams during an exciting period of transformation. Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll play a key role in financial controls, reporting, and system implementation projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all transactional processes.

This isn’t just another 12-month contract – it’s a chance to drive real change in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (the best of both worlds!)
• Company bonus scheme

Who you are:

• Qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) with strong technical skills
• Proven experience implementing financial controls & robust processes
• Experience managing a varied Financial Operations team
• Operating a centre of excellence in a change environment
• Advanced Excel skills (Microsoft Business Central & Power BI? Even better!)

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading & mentoring the AP, AR & Stock Control teams
• Driving process improvements & efficiencies across finance operations
• Playing a key role in Business Central implementation & additional module rollouts
• Ensuring accurate financial reporting & audit processes
• Working with Retail Ops to enhance stock accuracy & landlord relations

We’re looking for someone with a learning mindset who wants to make an impact. Even if you don’t tick every single box, we’d still love to hear from you!

Ready to take on a leadership role in a fashion retail powerhouse? Apply now!

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Wholesale