Strategic Finance & Operations Leader

Carrington Wood; Sidmouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free lunch onsite

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Carrington Wood in Sidmouth (Devon) is seeking a Finance & Operations Manager to oversee financial management, business operations, procurement and facilities. You will partner with senior leadership to provide clear financial insight, strengthen controls, drive efficiency improvements, manage year-end processes, audits and regulatory compliance, and lead a small team across finance and operations.

This is a strategic, hands‑on role offering influence over planning, systems enhancement and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in finance, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of transactional finance, procurement and contract management.
• Experience overseeing wider operational services.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Confident IT skills, including experience with finance systems and MIS.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, management reporting and financial controls.
• Overseeing transactional finance, including invoicing, banking, reconciliations, credit control and payroll financial controls.
• Coordinating year‑end processes, external audits and financial reporting requirements.
• Managing procurement, supplier relationships, contracts and insurance, ensuring value for money and identifying cost‑saving opportunities.
• Overseeing premises, maintenance, catering, transport and wider operational services, ensuring health & safety and compliance.
• Supporting regulatory inspections, risk management and safeguarding‑related operational requirements.
• Working with senior leadership to support business planning, improve operational performance and provide financial insight.
• Leading process improvements, streamlining administration and making better use of systems and technology.
• Providing leadership to relevant staff and contractors, while working with HR and payroll to maintain effective processes.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow

Financial reporting

Procurement

Contract management

Payroll

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

IT & finance systems

Tools

Finance systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Carrington Wood in Sidmouth (Devon) is seeking a Finance & Operations Manager to oversee financial management, business operations, procurement and facilities. You will partner with senior leadership to provide clear financial insight, strengthen controls, drive efficiency improvements, manage year-end processes, audits and regulatory compliance, and lead a small team across finance and operations.

This is a strategic, hands‑on role offering influence over planning, systems enhancement and