Finance Operations Manager
Date Posted: 17/02/2025
Location: London
Job Type: Full time
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We are looking for a Finance Operations Manager to manage the cash operations of the Finance department in a pro-active, accurate and efficient manner. As the group continues to grow in size and complexity, there is increased focus on managing liquid funds effectively, and as the Finance Operations Manager you will be responsible for the operational aspects of such arrangements.
You will be responsible for the day to day funding of the group’s bank accounts, and ensuring that excess funds are utilised appropriately. Effective forecasting of future cashflows is an important element of the role, requiring you to liaise with teams throughout the group to understand the impact of operational decisions on the group’s liquid funds.
You will also oversee the Purchase Ledger function ensuring staff expenses and suppliers are paid in a timely manner, and accounted for accurately in the General Ledger.
Responsibilities
Manage cash forecasting process for all group bank accounts, identifying when action is required to maintain appropriate liquidity levels
Ensure the cash management process is efficient and effective at ensuring that sufficient funds are available to meet commitments, and that excess funds are effectively invested
Ensure external supplier payments are approved in line with the Company Authorisation Matrix (CAM), and are paid in a timely manner.
Adherence to SOX controls, capturing updates and new controls where necessary
Ad-hoc investigations and tasks as requested
Provide assistance with Banking Mandates, documentation and housekeeping
Continuous improvement of processes
Motivate, manage and develop a high performing team
Skills & Experience
Awareness of developments in the payment strategies industry; experience of implementing changes to such strategies would be an advantage
Prior Purchase Ledger experience.
Good knowledge of data management and analysis.
Knowledge of financial analysis and controls.
Experience of Excel
Good problem analysis and pro-active resolution skills.
Understanding of the group’s customers and products.
Excellent verbal and written communication
Company Benefits
A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday
Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case
A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets
Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company
FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)
A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal
Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones