Finance Operations Manager

Morgan McKinley is delighted to bring to market this opportunity to join a reputable, long-standing company with a global presence and a proud history of innovation and excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and experienced finance professional to step into a pivotal Finance Shared Services Manager role within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. Reporting into the Financial Controller you will lead the Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Cash & Bank operations across a diverse and international business. This role offers an exciting and varied career path, with exposure to diverse projects and cross-functional collaboration.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the global shared services centre, including third-party and intercompany AP, AR, and Cash & Bank.
• Inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing global AP and AR team, nurturing a collaborative and forward-thinking working culture.
• Partner cross-functionally to streamline and standardise the end-to-end procure-to-pay processes across the Group.
• Lead the team in tracking and delivering on KPIs, driving continuous improvement in the quality, accuracy, and efficiency of outputs.
• Manage delivery of AP, AR, and Cash & Bank month-end close, including revaluations and reconciliations, ensuring Group deadlines are met and supporting wider finance queries.
• Oversee cash forecasting of AP to support strategic funding decisions.
• Approve all payments across Group entities in line with internal controls.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely execution of tasks and resolution of queries.
• Support internal and external audit processes as required.
• Actively contribute to wider finance transformation and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures, including Health & Safety standards.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing, geographically distributed teams.
• Experience in a finance operations or shared services role.
• Strong working knowledge of AP & AR processes
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and improve global finance processes.
• Strong understanding of financial systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Resilient, organised, and able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.