Finance Manager (Operations)

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About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Finance Operations Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable services across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong operational expertise, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex financial processes within a large organisation. You will play a key role in ensuring robust financial governance, driving service improvements, and maintaining effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will provide expert advice on AP/AR processes, financial controls, audit requirements, and operational efficiencies, while supporting the organisation to deliver value for money and high-quality customer-focused financial services

What You'll Be Doing

Leading the day-to-day operation of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial processingOverseeing end-to-end purchase-to-pay, billing, collection, and debt management processes

Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, audit standards, governance requirements, and internal policies

Maintaining strong financial controls, reconciliations, and audit trails across all AP/AR activity

Managing complex supplier, customer, and operational issues, including dispute resolution with internal and external stakeholders

Producing high-quality financial reports, analysis, and performance information to support decision-making

Monitoring creditor and debtor performance, proactively reducing overdue debt and improving cash flow management

Identifying and implementing process improvements, automation

Opportunities, and system enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce errors

Building effective working relationships across the organisation and with external partners to ensure high service standards

Supporting internal and external audit activity through the provision of accurate data and evidence of robust financial controls

Leading, supporting, and developing team members to deliver high performance and continuous improvement

Collaborating with colleagues across the Finance Directorate to support wider financial planning, risk management, and organisational priorities

What We're Looking For

Substantial Accounts Payable experience within a complex finance environmentExperience in Accounts Receivable functions and debt management would be advantageous

Experience working within a large or complex organisation would be desirableExperience managing and resolving complex disputes with internal and external stakeholders

Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail, with the ability to interpret financial data and resolve discrepancies

Strong understanding of financial regulations, audit requirements, governance, and compliance frameworks

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels

Experience improving financial processes, systems, and operational efficiencyAbility to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently within established frameworks

Demonstrated ability to lead teams or oversee specialist financial operations functions

AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent professional experience within financial operations

Our Values

We are a values-driven organisation, and we're looking for someone who demonstrates:

Working together: Building positive relationships and collaborating effectively with colleagues and partners

Making an impact: Turning ideas into action and driving continuous improvement

Lifting our region: Supporting positive outcomes for people, businesses, and communities across the East Midlands

Being human: Bringing an authentic, inclusive, and people-focused approach to work

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation committed to making a lasting difference across the East Midlands. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where your expertise will directly contribute to improving financial operations, strengthening governance, and delivering excellent services.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 15 June 2026

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