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Head of Financial Operations

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 450 - 450 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derby

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

SF Recruitment are working exclusively with a leading business based in Nottingham for a Head of Financial Operations to join their client immediately for a minimum of 6 months. 
 
Key responsibilities will include: 
- Ensure accuracy, completeness and integrity of the general ledger, with robust controls over journals, accruals and reconciliations. 
- Lead month‑end and year‑end close, ensuring timely reporting in compliance with statutory and internal requirements. 
- Oversee preparation, posting and authorisation of journals including payroll, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, accruals, prepayments and cost allocations. 
- Maintain and improve the chart of accounts to support meaningful financial reporting and analysis. 
- Coordinate audit requirements, prepare schedules and ensure adherence to accounting standards 
- Lead, manage and develop the Accounts Payable function to ensure timely, accurate, and controlled processing of supplier invoices and payments. 
- Oversee the full AP cycle including invoice receipt, validation, matching, approvals, payment runs, and supplier statement reconciliations. 
- Ensure compliance with financial controls, delegated authority, segregation of duties and procurement policies. 
- Manage AP‑related month‑end processes including AP accruals, ageing analysis and reporting. 
- Lead AP systems and process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, automation, accuracy and user experience. 
- Foster strong supplier relationships and ensure prompt resolution of queries or disputes. 
- Oversee performance KPIs such as invoice turnaround time, aged creditor positions, and payment accuracy. 
- Oversee preparation and monitoring of short‑ and long‑term cash flow forecasts, ensuring adequate liquidity. 
- Manage banking relationships and mandates, ensuring compliance with internal controls and optimised cash management processes. 
- Ensure timely reconciliation of all bank accounts and investigation of variances. 
- Maintain strong internal controls over cash handling and banking processes. 
- Oversee monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all assigned accounts, ensuring documentation, ownership, accuracy and timeliness. 
- Identify, investigate and resolve unusual or aged balances and escalate risks appropriately. 
- Ensure all reconciliations are audit‑ready. 
- Lead, mentor and develop the GL, Cash and AP teams, promoting a high‑performance culture. 
- Set objectives, manage performance, and support career development including professional qualifications. 
- Foster a collaborative environment with clear accountability and continuous improvement. 
- Work closely with Procurement, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Operations Teams and central support functions to ensure accuracy of financial data and adherence to financial procedures. 
- Support organisational projects, system upgrades, and transformation initiatives. 
- Develop constructive relationships with internal and external auditors. 
- Lead initiatives to streamline processes and enhance the effectiveness of financial systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics). 
- Identify opportunities for automation to improve efficiency across GL, Cash and AP operations. 
- Maintain strong governance, control frameworks and documentation 

This position sits as part of a supportive team and offers a great opportunity to undertake a role within a fantastic business. This role is a long term interim opportunity and will be a Hybrid position 3 days in the office 2 days at home. 
Due to the nature of the role please only apply if you are in a position to start a role within 1-2 weeks and are able to commit to a minimum of 6 months

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