Operations Director - 12 Month Contract

Morgan Financial Search and Selection; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a high-caliber Interim Operations Director to lead operational initiatives during an exciting growth phase. This hybrid role requires strong financial acumen, project management expertise, and the ability to foster collaboration across teams. The successful candidate will drive the implementation of strategic goals, enhance operational processes, and ensure customer satisfaction. With a competitive salary and the potential for permanent placement, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Bonus on successful contract completion

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong Operations Management experience in a matrix structure.
• Financial experience managing budget planning and capex control.
• Project Management skills with proven change implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust business infrastructure and manage budgeting.
• Implement strategies for operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and mentor teams while managing multiple projects.

Skills

Operations Management

Financial Management

Project Management

Budget Planning

Team Management

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate level professional

Accountancy or Professional Business qualifications

Job description

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My exclusive client, based in Hertfordshire, is a highly respected market-leading B2B Technical Services business.

The company is currently undergoing an exciting and challenging period of innovative growth and development.

A high calibre Interim Operations Director with strong Financial experience/understanding is sought to provide strong hands-on Operational leadership across the Organisation and to support the delivery of a range of transformation projects.

This is an initial fixed term 12-month Contract with strong prospects to evolve into an excellent perm career opportunity (if desired) for the successful candidate who “makes their mark” in the delivery of this business development strategy.

This role will require full day-to-day business involvement and proactive interaction with colleagues across the Organisation – therefore, while this is a hybrid role operating within this modern flexible business culture, you will need to be located within commutable range of Hertfordshire/M1 corridor.

To apply, you must also be able to start asap by 1st July latest (preferably sooner) and be able to commit to the full duration of this initial 12-month period.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the MD and working in close collaboration with 4 Functional Heads, key responsibilities/challenges will include:

• Development of a robust and cohesive business infrastructure.
• Budgeting and Financial Management: to control financial planning and reporting, capex and proactive forecasting to support operational excellence.
• Work closely with the FD to assess a range of Capex requests for new Plant, Equipment and other Business Investment, maintaining close control of timely delivery & within agreed budget.
• Revenue and Profitability: track and report on Revenue, Gross Profit, Net Profit, and Profit Margins.
• Strategy Implementation: to translate the company’s strategic goals into actionable operational plans and ensure they are effectively implemented.
• Performance Management: to monitor and evaluate the performance of operational teams and processes, identifying areas for improvement and optimisation.
• Customer Satisfaction: work to ensure customer satisfaction and retention by improving operational processes to achieve the highest standards of Technical Services delivery.
• Resource Allocation: to allocate resources, personnel and technology to support various business functions and projects.
• Process Improvement: to identify and implement strategies to streamline and optimise processes across the Organisation, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
• Team Management: to lead, mentor and develop operational talent, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Communication and Collaboration: to communicate effectively with employees, executives, external stakeholders and Board members to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Risk Management: identify and mitigate operational risks to protect the company’s interests and ensure smooth operations.
• Overall, to play a proactive key role as part of a high-quality Leadership team to support the Organisation’s successful growth strategy.

Candidate profile:

• Strong Operations Management experience within a diverse matrix organisational structure.
• Strong Financial experience of managing budget planning, reviewing financial information to make informed decisions and enhance profitability, capex spend control and investment appraisal.
• Strong Project Management skills with proven experience of implementing change, efficiency and operational excellence as the project leader.
• High calibre Graduate level professional; any additional Accountancy or Professional Business qualifications would also be welcome.
• Hands-on “make it happen” delivery approach – a “finisher”.
• Strong People Manager with an inclusive collaborative style, capable of nurturing successful cohesive cross-functional teams to deliver positive results to a high standard.
• Commercially and financially aware to deliver key business priorities on time and within budget.
• Ability to manage and coordinate the hands-on delivery of multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong communication skills, including having the confidence and credibility to liaise effectively with senior level stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Able to operate effectively within a flexible, hybrid structure in this fast-moving growth orientated business environment.

The Package:

• Base salary to £120k – PAYE directly on company’s payroll.
• Bonus on successful completion of this initial 12-month Contract.
• 25 days + statutory holidays.
• Benefits package.

Please send your CV in confidence to Morgan Executive Search, the retained consultants – all strong relevant candidates can expect a prompt direct response.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Management, and Finance

• Industries

  Professional Services

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