Senior Finance Operations Leader

Shearer Associates; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer Associates is seeking a Finance Operations Manager in Gloucestershire to lead a multi-functional finance operations team. You will anchor payroll, accounts payable and housing management finance, delivering accurate financial operations and supporting management reporting.

You will bring substantial senior finance experience, with a strong grounding in budgets, forecasts and robust controls, plus a recognised professional qualification.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a senior finance role with emphasis on management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and controls.
• Accountancy qualification or equivalent senior-level experience and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Leading, supporting and developing operational managers and their teams.
• Overseeing the delivery of accurate and timely financial operations.
• Contributing to management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Taking responsibility for housing management finance and budget reporting.
• Ensuring robust financial controls, reconciliations and compliance.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting, including automation.
• Using advanced Excel skills to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborating with senior leaders and non-finance colleagues, providing financial guidance.

Skills

Management accounts

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial controls

Payroll

Accounts payable

Excel

Automation

Financial reporting

Leadership

Communication

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Power Query

Excel

Job description

Shearer Associates is seeking a Finance Operations Manager in Gloucestershire to lead a multi-functional finance operations team. You will anchor payroll, accounts payable and housing management finance, delivering accurate financial operations and supporting management reporting.

You will bring substantial senior finance experience, with a strong grounding in budgets, forecasts and robust controls, plus a recognised professional qualification.