Financial Operations Specialist

KennedyPearce are working with a prestigious client based in the West-End hiring a Finance Operations Specialist. Working on a hybrid basis (2-3 days in the office) this temp to perm position, is responsible for managing the end-to-end process of raising purchase orders, ensuring accurate assignment to the correct business unit and project code, and understanding the broader financial context. The specialist will ensure bills match purchase orders and are paid promptly, onboard new technology suppliers, conduct due diligence, and negotiate commercial terms including renewals and rates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise Purchase Orders: Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Assign Purchase Orders: Ensure purchase orders are correctly assigned to the appropriate business unit and project code.
• Financial Processes: Understand and contribute to the wider financial processes, including month-end, year-end, and annual budget compilation.
• Bill Matching and Payment: Verify that bills match purchase orders and ensure timely payment.
• Supplier Onboarding: Onboard new technology suppliers, conducting thorough due diligence.
• Commercial Negotiations: Negotiate commercial terms, including renewals and rates, with suppliers.

The ideal candidate will be available in a month and will:

• Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have an accounting or finance background- Degree, AAT or started ACCA/CIMA
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial operations OR procurement.
• We are looking for a candidate who is process driven with an analytical mindset