Strategic Operations Lead

5 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Universal Business Team Full time
Job Overview
At Universal Business Team, we seek a highly skilled Academic and Operations Officer to drive business growth and excellence. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading strategic initiatives, managing finances, and overseeing operations.

About the Role
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in financial management, operations optimization, and leadership. A strong understanding of lean processes, continuous improvement, and efficiency gains is essential. With a background in contracting and/or interiors, you will excel in fostering productive teams and implementing innovative solutions.

Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies to manage and reduce debt
- Provide regular updates on accounts payable and receivable, and prepare weekly financial forecasts
- Plan and model demand for stock, update product pricing, perform root cause analysis on product issues, and identify best practices for process improvement
- Negotiate contracts with clients and oversee installations to ensure high-quality service delivery
- Report to the General Manager for EMEA, cultivate a growth-oriented environment, and lead teams to achieve high performance and success

Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the contracting and/or interiors market
- Full understanding of lean processes reducing waste, continuous improvement, and improving efficiency
- Strong commercial awareness ideally within a growing SME business or medium-sized company with international presence
- Strong competency in strategic planning and business growth
- Financial expertise and experience in reporting and management information

Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of £80,000 - £100,000 (negotiable), car allowance, excellent holiday package, profit share bonus scheme, collaborative working environment, necessary tools of the trade, and complimentary access to educational tools like UBT OBC Forum and LinkedIn Learning.

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