We’re seeking an experienced and driven Financial Operations Team Leader to lead our day-to-day finance operations while supporting a wider range of team and business initiatives. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to take ownership across the Finance team

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least AAT 2 qualified, and working towards AAT 3/4
• Proven experience in a similar finance line management role, ideally within a fast-paced, growth-oriented business
• Strong technical knowledge of financial controls
• Confident with data analysis tools (mainly excel)
• Comfort working with ERP systems (business uses Microsoft Dynamics).
• Excellent communication skills and a track record of building strong relationships across all business levels
• Ambitious, detail-oriented, and proactive with a passion for delivering improvement and driving value
• Personable manager who has an eye for detail

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Experience in supporting ERP implementations or finance system upgrades

• Direct management/responsibility of Finance Operations Team – currently covering Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and general ledger functions
• Supervise and Mentor Finance Team – Delegate tasks and monitor workload and manage performance
• Promote Financial Best Practice and lead by example. Looking at ways to continuously improve
• Lead Credit Control – Focus on building client relationships and reducing DSO days.
• Partner closely with the CFO and Head of Finance to develop financial insights
• Support value creation projects, such as process improvements and system upgrades
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies