Strategic Finance & Operations Manager

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Curbridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Finance & Business Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function and to own key finance and business support activities, including HR and supplier contract management.

The role combines strong financial expertise with commercial acumen to drive performance, manage cash flow, budgeting and reporting, and lead payroll, compliance and HR activities in a hands-on, proactive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior finance management role.
• Relevant accountancy qualification, degree or equivalent.
• Experience in management accounts, budgeting, cash flow and financial control.
• Payroll, VAT and statutory reporting experience.
• Senior HR experience including recruitment and employment law.
• Experience managing supplier contracts and negotiating terms.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with Sage 50.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Finance & Reporting; responsible for financial reporting, budgeting and control.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital management.
• Payroll & Compliance oversight.
• HR & People Management leadership.
• Supplier & Contract Management across key supplier relationships.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

HR management

Contract management

Excel

Sage 50

Education

Accountancy qualification

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

Job description

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Finance & Business Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function and to own key finance and business support activities, including HR and supplier contract management.

The role combines strong financial expertise with commercial acumen to drive performance, manage cash flow, budgeting and reporting, and lead payroll, compliance and HR activities in a hands-on, proactive environment.