Finance Operations Manager

We're looking for a Financial Operations Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations of an international shared service function supporting five legal entities across multiple countries and currencies.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being close to the detail, but can also step back and see the bigger picture. You'll lead and support a small team of three while remaining hands-on across management accounts, AP, intercompany, treasury, reconciliations and financial controls.

What you'll be doing

Preparing monthly management accounts across five entities, working to a tight four-day close
Reviewing monthly control account reconciliations and ensuring strong financial controls
Managing international treasury across 20+ bank accounts, multiple currencies and countries
Preparing cashflow forecasts and managing debt settlements with the overseas parent company
Reviewing and approving journal entries and AP payments
Owning day-to-day intercompany and intracompany transactions
Supporting inventory management, including stock takes, goods-in-transit and discrepancies
Working with external auditors and developing a more streamlined approach to the annual audit
Producing management reporting and providing insight through a data-driven approach
Supporting and developing a small shared services team
Acting as the go-to person for day-to-day financial transactions and controls
Getting involved in projects and improvements as required by the Finance Director

What we're looking for

You'll ideally be a qualified or QBE accountant with around 3-5 years' accounting experience, including strong exposure to international finance.

You'll need:

Solid experience across intercompany and multi-currency transactions
Strong Excel skills
Experience with management accounts, reconciliations and financial controls
Exposure to external audit
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines
Strong communication skills and the confidence to work across an international environment
A hands-on, analytical and collaborative approach
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be advantageous
Shared service centre experience would be highly beneficial

The opportunity

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than simply keeping the numbers moving. You'll have real ownership across international finance operations, treasury, reporting and controls, while also having the opportunity to improve processes and develop a small team.

If you're an internationally experienced accountant who likes being close to the numbers, enjoys solving problems and wants genuine responsibility, this could be a very good next move
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed