Head of Financial Operations

A private equity backed technology group is looking to appoint a Head of Financial Operations. Within this role, you will take ownership of the Group's day-to-day accounting processes, working with the Group Financial Controller, Group Finance Manager, and other senior Finance colleagues to deliver fast, accurate monthly and annual reporting in a best practice control environment.

The Head of Financial Operations will lead the ongoing development of the Group's accounting processes, restructuring teams and ways of working around the Group's NetSuite system to optimise process efficiency, improve control effectiveness, and enhance business insight. In addition, the Head of Financial Operations will engage and motivate their team to improve their professional development and work experience.

In order to succeed in the role;

• Qualified accountant with significant PQE, including meaningful experience of end-to-end process transformation and change management.
• Strong expertise in ERP systems, particularly NetSuite, as well as advanced proficiency in Excel and other financial analysis tools.
• Demonstrable experience in leading and developing a sizeable finance function. Experience in setting objectives, managing priorities and developing team members with a variety of experience levels is also an essential requirement of this role.
• High attention to detail, comfortable working with large quantities of raw data.
• Ability to work autonomously, managing own workload to ensure deadlines are met.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience working cross-functionally with senior leaders, auditors, and external advisors.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with experience leading process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Strong ethical standards with a commitment to maintaining high levels of integrity, transparency, and accountability in financial operations.

Responsibilities shall include but not be limited to;

• Lead and take ownership of the Group's monthly financial close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient close cycles that meet the Group's internal and external reporting requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements in the close process, incorporating best practices and streamlining workflows to enhance reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Work closely with financial reporting, FP&A, and other key stakeholders to maintain alignment and support consolidated group reporting.
• Spearhead the transformation of the Group's Finance Operations, assessing current structures to identify areas for reorganisation and enhancement.
• Lead restructuring initiatives as necessary to improve coordination, increase process efficiency, and build operational resilience across all finance operations.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that finance operations evolve in line with the Group's strategic objectives and industry best practices.
• Own and oversee the development and maintenance of the Group's operational finance control processes, ensuring that all financial controls operate effectively and are designed to mitigate risk across the organisation.
• Conduct regular reviews of Balance Sheet accounts, ensuring that risks are accurately identified, understood, and managed appropriately.
• Implement frameworks to monitor, assess, and enhance controls, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support the efficient delivery of the Group's annual compliance processes, acting as a primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and other compliance stakeholders.
• Coordinate and prepare audit deliverables, working closely with external auditors to ensure an efficient and effective audit process.
• Ensure that all compliance activities are completed in a timely manner and that they meet the necessary regulatory standards and organisational policies.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and optimisation of the Group's NetSuite ERP system, focusing on increased process efficiency.
• Develop a roadmap for NetSuite improvements, ensuring system capabilities are fully leveraged to enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and financial control.

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, please apply below. Unfortunately, we shall be unable to respond to all unsuccessful applicants.