Head of Finance Operations

2 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom IN2 Consult Full time £80,000 - £110,000 per year

Head of Group Finance/ Head of Finance Operations - £100,000-£110,000 - Interim 12-14 Month Contract- ACCA/CIMA/ACA- Remote

IN2 Consult is partnering with a high growth client on the recruitment of an interim Head of Group Finance to join the evolving finance function on a 12-14 month contract basis.

The role will oversee the group's finance operations teams including management accounting, P2P, O2C and Billing with a key focus on the continuous development of the large 20+ person team, driving processes improvements, continual integration of systems and oversight of group monthly reporting.

Key responsibilities for this Head of Finance Operations Role Include:

  • Lead the Group's monthly close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in financial reporting.
  • Drive ongoing improvements to the close and reporting cycle, introducing best practices and streamlined processes to strengthen output and reduce timelines.
  • Oversee key finance change initiatives with the fin-ops team including streamlining audit process and driving automation across transactional finance
  • Partner with Group Finance, FP&A, and wider stakeholders to deliver accurate consolidated reporting and business insights.
  • Take the lead in reshaping finance operations, identifying areas where structures, processes, or systems can be enhanced to deliver greater efficiency and resilience.
  • Oversee and strengthen the Group's financial control framework, ensuring that risk is well-managed and balance sheet reconciliations are consistently reviewed.
  • Act as a key liaison for external auditors, tax advisors, and compliance stakeholders, ensuring smooth delivery of annual compliance obligations.
  • Own and improve the use of the ERP system, developing a roadmap for enhancements that will maximise efficiency and control while meeting business needs.
  • Build, coach, and motivate a large finance team with a range of qualifications and experience levels, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
  • Provide hands-on leadership, setting clear expectations and creating development opportunities to support both individual and team performance.

Key Requirements for this Head of Finance Operations role include:

  • ACCA/CIMA/ACA Fully Qualified with significant years PQE
  • Recent experience in the hands-on line management of finance operations teams (10+) to drive long term performance and development of individuals within the team-
    Must Have Requirement
  • Strong hands-on exposure in tackling and transforming key finance processes including the streamlining of year-end audit, month-end management accounting and transactional finance operations-
    Must Have Requirement
  • Proven track record of oversight monthly reporting at a
    group
    level
  • Strong
    group level
    reporting/ accounting background
  • Strong Finance ERP exposure- experience in integrating and continuously improving finance tech stacks to drive long term efficiency and improvements
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Head of Group Finance/ Head of Finance Operations - Interim 12-14 Month Contract- ACCA/CIMA/ACA- Remote

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