Finance Operations Manager

Edward Mann are recruiting on behalf of a leading Management Consultancy based in Central London. Our client is looking for a candidate who can manage a small team (2-3 people) - somebody who has previous experience in managing financial operations such as Travel & Expenses, Corporate Card, S2P/P2P, etc.

This position will be responsible for leading a small team responsible for Source-to-Pay, Purchase-to-pay, Expenses and Accounts Payable. The remit will cover 3 European entities, including UK (with the requirement for very occasional travel to European offices)

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Manage a small team responsible for Payments, S2P, Corporate Card, Expenses.
• Liaise closely with the shared service accounts payable and record-to-report teams.
• Carry out regular transactions and reporting, ensuring compliance with group policies.
• Manage the reconciliation process.
• Provide analytics that aid insightful reports to the senior management team.
• Weekly payment run reviews.
• Consistently look to drive efficiencies and aid in ongoing process/system improvements across the team/group.
• Provide training on expenses policy and process for group employees.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting.
• Manage the credit card group programme, corporate travel accounts, etc.
• Effectively manage risk and controls in all financial operations within the Expenses and S2P remit.

CANDIDATE SPEC:

• People management experience.
• Extensive experience in the management of AP, Expenses and S2P/P2P processes.
• A working knowledge and understanding of general accounting processes, month-end reporting, etc.

Edward Mann Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Edward Mann Ltd is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply