Finance Operations Manager

Ipswich Area | Up to £45,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working Available

Are you a hands-on Finance Manager who thrives on leading teams, improving processes and ensuring a finance function runs like clockwork?

This is an opportunity to join a successful, well-established business with a turnover exceeding £50m and a strong track record of growth.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance operation and lead a team of 8 across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Finance Administration.

This is a highly visible role where you'll be responsible for:

• Managing the day-to-day finance function
• Leading, motivating and developing a team of 8
• Overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control activities
• Managing cash flow, banking activities and weekly payment runs
• Performing and reviewing reconciliations including bank, credit card and marketplace accounts
• Leading month-end close processes and ensuring reporting accuracy
• Maintaining robust financial controls and governance procedures
• Supporting year-end audit requirements
• Driving continuous improvement across finance processes and systems
• Working closely with the Financial Controller to enhance efficiency and reporting

The business operates within a high-volume transactional environment, processing significant numbers of transactions through multiple channels.

We're keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Finance Operations Manager or Transactional Finance Manager
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Experience leading and developing finance teams
• Excellent month-end and reconciliation experience
• Strong financial controls and compliance knowledge
• ERP system experience, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business

Professional qualifications are welcomed but are not essential. Experience and the ability to lead a high-performing finance operation are what matter most.

• Join a financially strong, growing business
• Collaborative and supportive culture with approachable leadership
• Opportunity to influence processes and drive improvements
• Broad operational finance role with genuine autonomy
• Stable organisation with a strong market position
• Hybrid working available (typically one day from home)
• Interesting seasonal business with a diverse customer base

If you're a hands-on Finance Manager looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Jason Wilkins for a confidential discussion to learn more about this exciting opportunity.