TMG Mortgage Network
Finance Operations Manager
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Finance Operations Manager
TMG Mortgage Network
About TMG
TMG Mortgage Network is an ambitious and fast-growing mortgage and protection network, supporting advisers and appointed representative firms across the UK. Following continued expansion, we are investing further in our people, systems, and processes to support our next stage of growth.
We are creating a new Finance Operations Manager role within the finance team—an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to collaborate closely with the Head of Finance and senior leadership to:
- Strengthen day-to-day finance operations
- Improve processes
- Support new system implementation
- Build a scalable finance function for the future
Role Overview
This is not a traditional finance role limited to processing, reporting, or month-end work. We need someone who can:
- Dig deep into current processes
- Identify inefficiencies
- Implement stronger controls and more efficient workflows
In partnership with the Head of Finance, you’ll lead improvements across: ✔ Financial operations ✔ Commission processing & adviser payments ✔ Reconciliations ✔ Reporting ✔ Cash flow visibility ✔ Controls & internal workflows
The ideal candidate will be practical, hands-on, organised and capable of driving continuous enhancement within a fast-moving business environment.
Key Responsibilities
📊 Finance Operations
• Support and improve daily finance operations • Collaborate with the Head of Finance to enhance accuracy, efficiency and consistency • Oversee and refine critical financial workflows (commission processing, adviser payments, supplier payments, reconciliations and internal finance admin) • Ensure timely, accurate delivery of all finance activities • Streamline processes, build accountability and ** improve cross-departmental communication** • Identify bottlenecks and resolve recurring issues
🔧 Systems & Process Improvement
• Audit existing finance processes to reduce inefficiencies and enhance accuracy & controls • Support new system implementations, workflow optimisations and automated reporting tools • Eliminate manual processes, duplication and over-reliance on spreadsheets • Improve financial data capture, processing & reporting workflows • Document processes to ensure team-wide adoption • Align finance systems with broader business needs • Focus on building a scalable, automated and data-driven finance operation
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🛡️ Controls, Reconciliations & Governance
• Strengthen financial controls across critical processes • Ensure accurate income recognition, supplier payments, adviser payments and reconciliations • Improve clawbacks, retention and commission management for risk mitigation • Enhance financial robustness aligns with a growing business • Audit processes to identify gaps and propose practical improvements • Support year-end reporting & external regulatory compliance needs
📊 Reporting & Insight
• Lead timely, accurate financial reporting • Strengthen management information, KPI & internal financial reporting • Provide data-driven analysis on performance, trends, risks, and opportunities • Support forecasting, budgeting & cash flow planning • Help the business understand revenue streams, firm performance, adviser margins and cost bases • Turn financial data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making
₿ Commercial & Business Support
• Work with the Head of Finance and senior leadership on business growth & operational optimisation • Contribute financial expertise to new initiatives & process changes • Assist with pricing, margin analysis & profitability reviews • Assess the financial impact of new systems, products, and partnerships • Bring a constructive challenge mindset to refine current ways of working
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a finance professional who thrives on improving systems and processes, with:
Essential Skills & Experience
• 5+ years’ experience in finance operations, financial management, or a controller role • Deep understanding of financial processes, reconciliations, controls & reporting • Hands-on experience in process improvement or financial systems optimisation • Comfortable working in dynamic environments where workflows are evolving • Attention to detail with a commitment to high accuracy standards • Ability to translate financial insights clearly for non-finance stakeholders • Proactive problem-solver who can recommend and drive solutions • Strong Excel and finance system literacy • Balanced ability to deliver day-to-day tasks while driving long-term improvements
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Desirable Skills (Nice-to-Have)
• Prior experience in financial services, mortgages, insurance/protection, or commission-based models • Exposure to adviser payment processing, commission reconciliation, clawbacks & retention systems • Experience with finance system implementations, automation tools or reporting dashboards • Qualified accountant (Chartered/ACA), part-qualified or qualified by experience with relevant finance background • Familiarity with FCA regulations or heavily-regulated environments
Key Personal Traits
• Solution-focused attitude with a can-do mindset • Displays ownership and accountability • Highly organised, structured and process-driven • Constructively challenges outdated processes • Commercially conscious with a practical approach • Excels at cross-department collaboration • Operates efficiently under pressure while maintaining precision • Passionate about embedding modernised finance processes
Why Join TMG?
This is a ** transformational moment** for TMG—a chance to help future-proof the finance function as we grow. You’ll:
🎯 Make a measurable impact on day-to-day operations 📈 Lead the modernisation and enrichment of key finance processes 🚀 Join a team with a clear agenda for industry-leading support (to advisers, firms and staff)
Working at TMG means: "Here at TMG Mortgage Network, we are building a scalable future—but it starts with teamwork."
Reporting Line
This role will report directly to the Head of Finance and collaborate with the Managing Director & CEO.
Package
- Competitive salary (aligned with experience)
- Complete the details with HR after shortlisting
Are you ready to help build a stronger, more efficient finance team? Apply now!
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