Reed Accountancy & Finance are exclusively partnering with an established client in the Crawley area who are seeking a Finance Operations Manager to lead their transactional finance team during an exciting period of continued growth.
Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll manage the day-to-day finance operations across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, banking, payroll support and financial controls. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who can develop people, drive process improvements and ensure efficient, well-controlled finance operations across a multi-site business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop a team of five transactional finance professionals.
- Oversee accounts receivable, billing, credit control and aged debt management.
- Manage accounts payable processes, supplier payments and reconciliations.
- Maintain strong cash management and daily bank reconciliation controls.
- Support payroll, commissions and expenses processes.
- Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and controls.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the wider business.
About You
- Proven experience managing a transactional finance team within an SME environment.
- Strong background across AP, AR, bank reconciliations and payroll support.
- Experience improving finance processes, controls and team performance.
- Hands-on leadership style with excellent communication skills.
- Proactive, organised and solutions-focused.
Desirable
- Experience within a contract billing or recurring revenue environment.
- Multi-site team management experience.
- Knowledge of Business Central or Xero
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional birthday leave
- Private healthcare
- Death in Service cover
- Income Protection
If you're an experienced finance leader looking for a role where you can make a real impact in a growing and successful business, we'd love to hear from you so apply now!