Finance Director

Finance Operations Director

• Location: Norwich, UK
• Job Type: Full-time

Reed Finance Norwich are seeking a Finance Operations Director to lead and manage the operational aspects of the Finance function at our clients Norwich office. This role involves developing and maintaining procedures over organisational financial decision-making, conducting financial reviews, and leading financial projects. The Finance Operations Director will collaborate with senior leadership and act as a key member of the Financial Management team, encompassing all legal entities and geographical locations of the group.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Review operational financial processes from end to end in the organisation to drive improvements through collaboration with other functions.
• Lead Finance representation in interactions with service centre, multinational, and other operational teams, managing the maintenance and reporting of financial service metrics.
• Act as the reporting line for the operational resources in the Finance department, notably the team based in Norwich office.
• Develop and maintain procedures for various aspects of financial decision-making on an organisation-wide basis and interact closely with the legal, compliance, and finance functions.
• Undertake financial review and analysis in respect of non-standard transactions, distribution spend, and other significant financial transactions.
• Lead the management of legacy issues to conclusion from a financial perspective.
• Complete ad-hoc reviews and manage action plans in relation to specific business issues and initiatives.
• Play a key role in both Finance and IT transformation initiatives alongside other Finance leaders and other functions.
• Engage in and/or lead other wider cross-functional and cross-discipline projects and initiatives.
• Interact with other financial leaders on the development and production of certain board, committee, and management reporting as well as the resolution of actions arising.
• Manage the budget of the Finance department and related financial cost centres and approve expenditure within an agreed level of authority.
• Stay up to date on trends and developments within financial management and provide insight and guidance to the Finance function and organisation as a result.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A high level of financial acumen.
• Significant knowledge of core financial disciplines, including more operational areas.
• Strong technical accounting/financial knowledge and skills.
• Ability to drive decision-making processes and deliver solutions.
• Strong analytical skills to break down complex issues.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to lead and influence others within a leadership environment.
• Ability to play a lead role in projects and initiatives.
• Excellent collaboration capabilities with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent Benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment with hybrid working.
• On-site parking.

If you feel you have the relevant qualifications and experience for the Finance Operations Director vacancy, please apply online with a copy of your CV attached.

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy, please call Reed Finance Norwich and ask for Cal.