Financial Operations Manager

1 week ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Hays Accounts and Finance Full time

Your new company
Our client is a dynamic and flexible full-service clinical research organisation (CRO), specialising in a range of therapeutic areas, including clinical pharmacology, oncology, and rare diseases. With a well-organised structure, they offer comprehensive clinical development solutions for small to mid-sized pharmaceutical companies. Led by a unified leadership team, they excel in providing tailored and scalable solutions, adjusting their approach to meet the specific needs of each project.

Your new role
We are looking for a Financial Operations Manager to join the Group Finance team. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. You will manage a team within the finance department, focusing on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll, while ensuring the delivery of high-quality services. You will also be responsible for maintaining high standards in financial processes and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, using key performance indicators to track progress.

  1. Lead a team handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control.
  2. Maintain vendor ledgers, ensure correct payment allocations, verify documentation, and process payments according to agreed terms.
  3. Assist with credit control activities to minimise overdue balances.
  4. Support the month-end close process by providing reconciliations, supporting documents, and reports.
  5. Ensure compliance with payroll statutory requirements across multiple countries.
  6. Collaborate with HR to ensure payroll obligations are met and payments are made accurately and on time.
  7. Work with other finance teams to identify and implement process improvements and reduce risk.
  8. Assist the contract team with supplier and client contract reviews.
  9. Support the annual financial audit, acting as the key contact for vendor, sales ledger, and payroll data.
What you'll need to succeed
  1. Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) - Preferred
  2. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar systems (e.g., NetSuite, JDE) - Preferred
  3. Experience in a multi-country, multi-entity, and multi-currency environment - Essential
  4. Exposure to payroll processes in the UK and internationally
  5. Previous experience in accounts payable
  6. Strong system skills
  7. Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience in managing negotiations or challenging situations
  8. Previous team management experience
What you'll get in return
  1. Salary up to £60,000 per annum
  2. Remote working, with necessary equipment provided
  3. 33 days annual leave, plus an additional day off for your birthday
  4. Option to buy and sell up to 5 days of holiday
  5. Pension scheme with salary sacrifice - 5% employer contribution, up to a maximum of 24% employee contribution
  6. Private medical insurance, including coverage for pre-existing conditions, with an option to cover family members at a reduced cost
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