Finance Operations Manager

Finance Operations Manager Up to £75,000 + completion bonus & benefits 13-month fixed-term contract Media London (4-days in office) Ref: VKFOM6132 Partner Financial is collaborating with a dynamic, London-based international media business that is entering an exciting phase of accelerated growth. Backed by substantial investment and a clearly defined strategic roadmap, the company is focused on expanding its presence across key global markets. With acquisitions, distribution, and digital innovation at the heart of its strategy, the business is scaling rapidly to meet growing demand. The Finance Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in leading and developing the transactional finance function, encompassing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. The role will focus on strengthening financial controls, enhancing systems, and driving process efficiency to support the continued growth and scalability of the business. This position is key to ensuring the finance function remains robust, efficient, and adaptable within a dynamic, PE-backed environment. Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of all core finance operations, including accounts payable and receivable, billing, credit control, bank reconciliations, and supplier/customer statements, acting as the key contact for day-to-day operational finance matters.
• Ensuring all financial transactions are processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Identifying process gaps and inefficiencies, analysing root causes, and driving improvements to create consistency across all finance functions.
• Partnering with business teams to support process changes, ensure compliance, and resolve finance-related queries.
• Collaborating across departments to capture supplier, customer, and billing updates accurately and streamline related workflows.
• Monitoring daily cash flow and scheduling supplier payments in accordance with approved budgets.
• Maintaining strong internal controls to safeguard financial integrity across operations.
• Ensuring full compliance with VAT regulations and all other relevant financial legislation.
• Coaching and supporting AR, AP, and Payroll team leads, while working with IT to implement and test new systems and process improvements. Candidate
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Proven background in leading a finance operations or transactional team within a fast-paced, high-growth organisation.
• Strong experience in designing and implementing process improvements and delivering business change.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, mentor, and develop a finance team.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate financial information to non-finance colleagues.