Senior Finance Operations Lead: Automation & Impact

Shearer Associates; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer Associates is seeking a Finance Operations Manager in Gloucestershire. The role entails leading day-to-day finance operations, including payroll, accounts payable, and housing finance, with responsibility for delivering timely financial reporting and robust controls.

You will report to the CFO, develop and mentor teams, and drive improvements in processes and systems, leveraging advanced Excel and Power Query to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a senior finance role with ownership mindset.
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent senior-level qualification or experience.
• Experience leading and developing a finance team.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and accounts payable.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial systems improvement experience.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance operations and teams including payroll and housing finance.
• Oversee timely and accurate financial operations and reporting.
• Contribute to management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure robust financial controls, reconciliations and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting, including automation.
• Provide clear financial guidance to senior leaders and non-finance colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Management accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Power Query

Job description

Shearer Associates is seeking a Finance Operations Manager in Gloucestershire. The role entails leading day-to-day finance operations, including payroll, accounts payable, and housing finance, with responsibility for delivering timely financial reporting and robust controls.

You will report to the CFO, develop and mentor teams, and drive improvements in processes and systems, leveraging advanced Excel and Power Query to enhance accuracy and efficiency.