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Finance and Operations Manager
Are you an ambitious finance professional looking for more than just a traditional Finance Manager role?
Do you thrive in an SME environment where your insights can directly impact operational success?
WE Talent is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Finance and Operations Manager who will work beyond standard finance responsibilities.
This role is ideal for someone keen to work as a core member of the management team, reporting to the Director you will be confident to deputise when required and work towards career progression.
With a strong finance background, you will enjoy advising, guiding, and supporting operational teams - while applying your expertise in data analysis, reporting, and process improvements.
Why this role?
Blend of Finance & Operations - You’ll be a trusted partner to operational teams, providing financial insights to drive efficiency, development of work, policy and compliance.
Analytical Focus - You’ll work extensively with data, financial reports, compliance and audit processes.
Career Progression - This role suits someone ambitious who wants to grow into a broader senior leadership operational position while retaining finance oversight.
SME Environment - Work in a busy role where no two days are the same and your contributions truly make a difference.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and analyse management accounts, board papers, budgets, and forecasts.
* Act as a key point of contact for internal and external audits (in office and on site – UK travel expected).
* Work closely with operational teams, providing financial advice and insights.
* Support process improvements, financial controls, and policy development.
* Write and compile lengthy reports including a mix of financial and operational information.
* Analyse and interpret data sets to support decision-making.
* Supervise and mentor an accountant handling day-to-day finance operations.
* Participate in compliance reviews.
What We’re Looking For:
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) qualification.
* Experience in accounting, audit, or financial advisory, this role may suit someone from an accountancy practice background.
* Strong analytical skills - ability to interpret and present financial data.
* Comfortable in an SME environment, with the ability to work flexibly across teams.
* Advanced Excel skills (vlookup, sumif, ifs, etc)
* A confident decision maker, able to make difficult decisions and communicate these to external stakeholders
* A proactive, problem-solving approach with a keen eye for detail
* The ability to write reports – financial and operational – either proven experience of this or the ability and willingness to learn
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to oversee operational teams
This is a unique opportunity for a finance professional who wants to make an impact beyond the numbers. If you’re ready to step up, influence operational decisions, and drive change, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact WE Talent for more information.
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