Senior Financial Operations Manager

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Operations Manager to shape financial strategy and drive operational excellence. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial governance, leading a team of analysts, and engaging with senior stakeholders to optimize resources. The position offers flexibility with home-based work and occasional travel, ensuring a balance between professional and personal life. With a competitive salary and a range of perks, this role is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Annual Wellbeing Day

Pension Scheme

Corporate Medical Cash Plan

Smart Working Options

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Monthly Employee Awards

Paid Volunteer Day

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial operations with project-based financials experience.
• Strong understanding of financial governance and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy development and ensure alignment with company goals.
• Oversee financial operations, including forecasting, reporting, and budget control.

Skills

P&L Management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Strategic Financial Planning

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

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Client:

Inspired Thinking Group (ITG)

Location:

england, gb, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

As our new Senior Financial Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and driving operational excellence across the account, leveraging your expertise in financial oversight, strategic decision-making, and efficiency optimisation to ensure the company’s ongoing financial health and effective resource utilisation.

This role is primarily home-based, with occasional travel — typically no more than once a week to the Holborn London office, and infrequent in-person meetings in Pimlico or Bracknell — with all travel expenses reimbursed.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy Development: Lead the development of financial strategies to support long-term business objectives, ensuring alignment with overall company goals.
• Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with C-suite executives, department heads, and key stakeholders to drive financial and operational efficiency across the organisation.
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and oversee a team of financial analysts and operations specialists, fostering a culture of high performance, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Financial Oversight & Operational Excellence

• End-to-End Financial Operations Management: Ensure robust financial governance by overseeing all aspects of financial operations, including forecasting, reporting, and budget control.
• Advanced Data Analysis & Forecasting: Utilise financial models and predictive analytics to anticipate market trends, mitigate risks, and inform business decision-making.
• Operational Efficiency & Process Optimisation: Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology and automation to enhance productivity and reduce inefficiencies.

Cost Management & Compliance

• Budget Control & Cost Optimisation: Own the financial planning process, working closely with leadership to drive cost-saving initiatives and improve profit margins.
• Freelance & Vendor Management: Establish governance around freelancer engagement, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with project scopes and company policies.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to financial regulations, company policies, and best practices, mitigating risks and maintaining financial integrity.

Reporting & Performance Tracking

• Advanced Utilisation & Performance Reporting: Develop and present high-level financial performance reports, ensuring insights are actionable for business growth.
• Audit & Financial Integrity: Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring financial data accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Resource Allocation & Optimisation: Implement data-driven strategies for workforce planning, balancing operational needs with financial constraints.

Requirements

• Financial & Business Acumen: Strong understanding of P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to interpret complex financial data and translate insights into actionable business strategies.
• Leadership & Team Management: Demonstrated experience in leading high-performing teams and driving a culture of excellence.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, collaborate with, and manage relationships with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in financial and operational systems such as SAP, Excel, ERPs, Power BI, and Tableau.
• Change Management: Experience in leading operational change initiatives, including process automation and business transformation.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required, ideally in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in financial operations or a related role, with preference for candidates who have managed project-based financials and held operational leadership responsibilities.

Work’s a treat!

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays– we understand the importance of you getting some down time.
• Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• Smart Working Options – spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
• So many savings– through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.
• Employee Assistance Programme– our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme– know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.
• Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.

These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.

What next?

If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.