Financial Operations Manager

I'm currently supporting a fantastic organisation looking to bring on a Financial Operations Manager to join their supportive Finance team.

A great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied leadership role across financial operations, systems, and team management.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the Financial Operations team
• Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control & payroll
• Manage month-end processes (reconciliations, journals, reporting)
• Support management accounts and financial reporting
• Monitor KPIs (debtors, creditors, cashflow)
• Act as key contact for banking & treasury
• Manage and improve finance systems (Open Accounts & EBIS)
• Support audits and statutory reporting
• Oversee payroll, pensions, VAT & returns
• Drive process improvements and efficiency

What we're looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW/CIPFA) or equivalent experience
• Strong background in transactional finance
• Proven team management experience
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong systems and analytical skills
• Confident communicator with stakeholders
• Proactive, organised, and team-focused
• Education/public sector experience (desirable)

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative team and make a real impact.

If you're interested, feel free to message me or email

Location: Manchester Salary: £42k to £47k

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