Senior Finance Operations Analyst - London

Senior Finance Operations Analyst (3-Month Contract, Central London)

A fast-growing, technology-driven organisation is seeking a Senior Finance Operations Analyst for an initial 3-month contract, with strong potential to convert to a permanent role. This position sits within a rapidly evolving finance function transitioning from manual processes to automated, scalable workflows. The role will focus on owning accounts payable and procurement end-to-end, while driving system optimisation, process improvement, and implementing robust yet efficient controls across the finance operations landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of accounts payable and procurement processes, including payments, supplier onboarding, reconciliations, and VAT treatment, ensuring accuracy and strong financial controls.


• Lead process improvement initiatives, leveraging automation and AI tools to reduce manual effort and enhance efficiency.


• Act as system owner for finance and procurement platforms, optimising configuration, and integration within the wider finance tech stack.


• Support the integration of newly acquired and international entities, standardising finance operations across multiple regions.


• Design and implement internal controls using a pragmatic, risk-based approach that balances governance with operational efficiency.


• Manage multi-currency and cross-border payments, ensuring compliance with internal policies.


• Analyse transactional data to identify trends and inefficiencies, presenting actionable insights to senior stakeholders.


• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting inputs.


• Enhance the employee expense experience by introducing automated controls and using data-driven insights to improve visibility and efficiency.


• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues, drive adoption of best practices, and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong understanding of end-to-end finance operations, gained in industry, practice, or audit.


• Systems-oriented mindset, with a proactive approach to improving and optimising processes.


• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement and delivering tangible change.


• Experience with finance systems (ERP exposure preferred) and a strong interest in automation and AI-driven solutions.


• Solid understanding of internal controls and risk-based governance.


• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and implement practical solutions.

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