Head Of Financial Operations

I am recruiting the Head of Financial Operations (interim to permanent) for a rapidly expanding venture capital (VC) backed technology client that is currently undergoing a large finance transformation project.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for leading the transactional accounting team (10-15 heads) moulding that team into a best-in-class Financial Operations function.

To do this you will:

• Implement, embed and utilise systems (NetSuite), automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in general to drive operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, coach and develop your Financial Operations / transactional accounting team.
• Develop and embed best practice financial processes across the rapidly expanding Group.

This vital role would suit a candidate who has managed Financial Operations in a dynamic environment, knows what good financial process looks like, and is excited by the opportunity to build a high-performing team and implement best financial practice in a young growing business.

You will need to demonstrate:

• The skills and aptitude to develop and drive continuous improvement in financial processes.
• A strong leadership profile and a demonstrable track record of implementing technology (i.e., automation) to improve and drive financial efficiency.
• Hands-on ERP exposure, NetSuite would be an advantage.
• Extensive experience in leading transactional finance teams (i.e., AP, AR, P2P, O2C, Treasury etc.) in organisations going through a significant period of change / financial transformation.
• The ability to approach challenges systematically and collaboratively, aiming for efficiency and precision.
• The curiosity and strong communication skills with the ability to influence decision-making, be flexible and adaptable in approach and confidence to challenge appropriately where necessary.
• Experience from a changing and dynamic finance environment undertaking a broad range of finance tasks and responsibilities.

You must be immediately available / available on short notice and be open to an interim to permanent opportunity.

Hybrid working - 1-2 days per week in Reading office.