Interim Finance Operations Manager

The Opportunity

A growing and well-established business in Bristol is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Operations Manager to provide leadership across its transactional finance function during a period of business transformation and continued growth.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control and wider finance operations, whilst driving process improvements and supporting key operational projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Operations professional to join a fast-paced environment where you can make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a transactional finance team covering Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control

Ensure all finance operations are delivered accurately and on time

Review and improve existing finance processes, controls and procedures

Monitor team KPIs and productivity, identifying areas for improvement

Support month-end close activities and reporting requirements

Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Operations and Commercial teams

Drive improvements in cash collection, debtor performance and supplier management

Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiencies

Support ongoing finance transformation and systems improvement projects

Manage escalated finance queries and provide operational leadership across the department

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have

Previous experience within a Finance Operations Manager, Transactional Finance Manager or Shared Services leadership role

Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control functions

Experience managing and developing finance teams

A track record of improving finance processes and operational performance

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload

Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, NetSuite or similar

A hands-on approach with the ability to balance operational delivery and strategic improvement

Desirable Experience

Shared Service Centre environment

Finance transformation or change projects

System implementation or process improvement initiatives

Multi-site or multi-entity organisations

Working capital and cashflow optimisation

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