Senior Finance Operations Leader – Payroll & Housing

Shearer Associates; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer Associates is seeking an experienced Finance Operations Manager to lead a diverse finance operations function in Gloucestershire. The role focuses on ownership, developing people, and improving systems and processes, including payroll, accounts payable and housing finance.

You will report to the CFO and drive performance, reporting and controls while guiding non-finance colleagues with clear financial insights.

Qualifications

• Must hold ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent senior-level finance experience.
• Experience leading and developing a finance team.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and accounts payable processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience improving financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop operational managers and their teams.
• Oversee delivery of accurate and timely financial operations.
• Contribute to management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Take responsibility for housing management finance and budget reporting.
• Ensure robust financial controls, reconciliations and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting, including automation.
• Provide clear financial guidance and support to senior leaders across the organisation.

Skills

People leadership

Payroll

Accounts payable

Advanced Excel

Power Query

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Power Query

Job description

Shearer Associates is seeking an experienced Finance Operations Manager to lead a diverse finance operations function in Gloucestershire. The role focuses on ownership, developing people, and improving systems and processes, including payroll, accounts payable and housing finance.

You will report to the CFO and drive performance, reporting and controls while guiding non-finance colleagues with clear financial insights.