Finance Operations Manager AP

Butler Rose are partnering with our large Housing Association client in search for a Finance Operations Manager to join their growing Accounts Payable team. This will be a Fixed term contract for six months, offering hybrid working (three days in the office) and up to £59,500.

Role Overview:
This role will lead our Accounts Payable function, responsible for processing around 15,000 invoices monthly, with a total value of £50-£60 million. You will manage two direct reports. We're looking for a proactive leader to drive process improvements, establish robust controls, and manage effective data reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
* Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in current accounts payable processes, implementing enhancements to streamline and optimise.
* Project Management: Manage multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
* Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and cross-departmental teams.
* Adaptability: Quickly adapt to new systems, processes, and client environments, ensuring smooth transitions and continuous improvement.
* Data and Reporting: Handle large data sets, ensuring data integrity and producing performance indicators to support transactional activities.
* Risk Control: Implement controls to mitigate financial risks within the accounts payable function.
* Systems Expertise: Use your experience with various P2P and ERP systems (experience with Compleat, Sun, and Microsoft D365 is desirable but not essential).
* System Migration Support: Provide support in system migration activities, including data cleansing and validation. Reconciliations: Oversee supplier, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.

Candidate Requirements:
* Proven experience in process improvement within accounts payable functions.
* Strong project management skills, with a track record of managing multiple projects effectively.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience building internal and external relationships.
* Proficiency in handling large data sets with a focus on data integrity and performance reporting.
* Knowledge of risk controls within accounts payable processes.
* Prior experience with P2P and ERP systems, ideally Compleat, Sun, or Microsoft D365.
* Experience supporting system migrations and data cleansing activities.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.