Finance Operations Manager6 Month FTC (Potential for Permanent)

• Location: Colchester (Hybrid Working)
• Job Type: Full Time, 09:00-17:00 (Mon-Fri)
• Salary: Up to £44,648 Per Annum

Join a leading organisation in Colchester as a Finance Operations Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in managing and developing all financial operations activities. This position offers the opportunity to lead a team of Accounts Officers and contribute significantly to the strategic financial objectives of the organisation.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Take operational responsibility for the management and support of the Accounts Officers, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery across the company.
• Maintain finance operations service quality, covering Accounts Officers’ responsibilities during absences, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Approve Rent and Service Charge related transactions, oversee company purchase card transaction recording and reconciliation, and ensure all monthly balance sheet account reconciliations are completed timely.
• Maintain fraud monitoring systems, update the Fraud Risk Register periodically, and ensure the successful implementation of eProcurement systems.
• Compile detailed financial information for year-end accounts closure and provide support during the year-end audit.
• Coordinate and support the internal finance audit programme and implement agreed recommendations.
• Control the company’s financial ledger and ensure financial procedures are reviewed and maintained.
• Provide technical support to Accounts Officers and engage proactively with the development and implementation of new IT systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Awareness of and compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Hands-on experience overseeing month-end and year-end financial close processes, including reconciliations, journals, and variance analysis.
• Experience coordinating external audits and liaising with auditors.
• Skilled in monthly balance sheet reconciliations and managing cash flow.
• Part-qualified in a financial accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIPFA).
• Strong project management, negotiation, and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage and motivate staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to the core values of the organisation.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and job grade.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Engaging work environment with a strong focus on community and professional service delivery.
• Hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between office and home. If you are keen on applying for this role please send your CV to