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Finance Ops Manager

Davies Talent Solutions
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a Finance Operations Manager with a strong background in pensions operations and leadership experience.
  • The role involves managing a team of 15 finance professionals, ensuring compliance and driving process improvements.
  • Candidates should have a proven track record of managing finance teams and a strong knowledge of Life & Pensions accounting.
  • The position requires at least 5 years of relevant experience and offers a competitive salary of £60,000 to £70,000.
  • This is an exciting opportunity to influence operational excellence in a growing organization.
Are you an experienced pensions operations professional with a passion for leading and inspiring teams? We’re seeking a Finance Operations Manager to manage and motivate a well-established team of 15, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement within a dynamic Life and Pensions business.About the RoleThis is an exciting time to join a growing organization where your leadership will make a real difference. As the Finance Operations Manger, you will:
  • Oversee key finance and tax operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across all processes.
  • Lead and motivate a team of 15 finance professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
  • Drive process improvements, identify opportunities for efficiencies, and implement impactful changes.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to mitigate financial risks and provide technical expertise on process developments and system enhancements.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, including policyholder tax processes and HMRC requirements.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strong leadership to the finance team, ensuring they are supported, motivated, and aligned with business goals.
  • Deliver high-quality service by managing controls over cash management, banking, and the general ledger.
  • Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders, including HMRC, auditors, and client teams.
  • Continually review and enhance processes and controls to drive operational improvements and maintain compliance.
  • Offer technical input to key projects, ensuring risks and financial controls are addressed.
What We’re Looking For
  • Proven experience managing and leading a finance team, with a track record of inspiring and developing talent.
  • Strong knowledge of Life & Pensions accounting, general ledger management, and financial controls.
  • A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Outstanding planning and organizational abilities, with a flexible and adaptable mindset.
  • Desirable: ACCA or CIMA qualification (or working towards one).
Why Join Us?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at a pivotal moment of growth and change. You’ll have the chance to lead an established team, make a tangible impact through process improvements, and shape the future of the finance function as it prepares for the next tax year.If you’re a dynamic leader with a passion for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!Apply now to lead, motivate, and drive excellence within our finance team!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.