Parkside Recruitment
Head of Finance Operations
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Head of Finance Operations
Uxbridge | £65,000 - £70,000 | Hybrid (4 Days Office / 1 Day Home)
Are you an experienced Finance Operations leader with a passion for driving operational excellence, process improvement and transformation?
We're recruiting for a senior leadership opportunity with a growing organisation seeking an accomplished Head of Finance Operations to lead and develop a high-performing transactional finance function.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in Finance Operations or Shared Services, who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and implementing technology to deliver greater efficiency across a multi-site business.
The Role
You'll have overall responsibility for the Finance Operations function, leading teams across:
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll
- Finance Transaction Processing
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Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll drive continuous improvement, optimise finance systems and lead transformation projects that enhance operational performance and support future business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop large Finance Operations teams.
- Drive process improvement, automation and operational efficiencies.
- Lead finance transformation and change programmes.
- Optimise ERP and finance systems, including NetSuite where applicable.
- Develop robust financial controls, governance and operational KPIs.
- Partner with stakeholders across Finance, HR, Procurement and Operations.
- Champion continuous improvement and AI-enabled efficiencies within Finance Operations.
About You
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Significant experience leading a high-volume Finance Operations or Shared Services function.
- Leadership of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Transaction Processing teams.
- A proven track record of finance transformation, automation and process optimisation.
- Experience implementing or improving ERP systems (NetSuite highly desirable).
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working within growing or multi-site organisations.
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
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What's on Offer
- £65,000 - £70,000 salary.
- Hybrid working (4 days office / Friday from home).
- Senior leadership opportunity with genuine scope to influence business-wide change.
- A collaborative environment focused on innovation, automation and continuous improvement.
If you're a strategic Finance Operations leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
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