Finance Operations Manager

We are delighted to be partnering with a well known luxury retail and hospitality collection to recruit a Finance Operations Manager on an initial 12 month fixed term contract.

This is not a traditional Finance Operations role.

The business is embarking on a significant Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation and is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead the transformation of its finance operations function. This is an opportunity to drive meaningful change, redesign key processes, strengthen financial controls and help shape how the finance function operates in the future.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in delivering operational excellence across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and cash management processes whilst supporting one of the most important transformation programmes within the business.

The Opportunity

You will lead the design and implementation of improved finance operations processes, ensuring they are aligned to Business Central capabilities and industry best practice.

Working closely with Finance, IT, Procurement and Operational stakeholders, you will drive process improvement, automation and governance initiatives that improve efficiency, accuracy and control across the finance function.

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a highly respected luxury brand at a key stage of its growth and transformation journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of finance operations processes across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and cash management


• Support the successful implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central


• Identify and deliver automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual processing


• Design and embed robust financial controls and governance frameworks


• Develop KPI reporting and operational performance measures


• Lead data cleansing, validation and migration activities


• Manage user acceptance testing and support system adoption across the finance team


• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business


• Lead, develop and support a small finance operations team through change

We are keen to speak with qualified finance professionals who combine strong operational finance experience with a passion for transformation and continuous improvement.

You will likely possess:

• ACA or ACCA qualification


• Proven experience delivering finance transformation, process improvement or change programmes


• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and audit requirements


• Experience supporting ERP implementations, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills


• Experience leading teams through periods of change


• A proactive and solutions focused approach

• Salary circa £100,000


• Initial 12 month fixed term contract


• Opportunity to lead a high profile transformation programme


• Exposure to a major ERP implementation


• Work with a highly regarded luxury retail and hospitality brand


• Genuine opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the finance function

Job Types: Full\-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £95,000\.00\-£100,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen


• Company pension


• Free parking


• On\-site parking


• Store discount

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