Head of Operational Finance

Posted 01 July 2021
Salary £70000.00 - £80000.00 per annum + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
LocationCentral Bedfordshire
Job type Contract
ReferenceBBBH118489_1625150884
Contact NameChris White

Job description

Investigo are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a large Bedfordshire based Client who are looking to recruit a Head of Operational Finance, on a 2 year Fixed Term Contract.


The key purpose of the Head of Operational Finance is to develop and lead all aspects of strategy for financial operations, including accounts payable, cash management, accounts receivable and payroll. The Head of Operational Finance will engage at all levels and lead change, efficiency and improvement initiatives, delivering a step change in the quality, accuracy and cost finance processes along with improvements working capital.
This role will lead and develop the a team of 44 people, delivering outputs to the highest standards with high team engagement. The role will play a key part in growing and developing the team including bespoke plans for our rising talent.
The Head of Operational Finance will also play a key part in scoping and delivering the finance process transformation over the next 24 months. This will involve working with the Finance Transformation Lead and subject matter experts to deliver new processes and ways of working as part of Oracle Fusion implementation.
This role will form a collaborative partnership with the Finance Director, Finance Controller and Head of Commercial Finance to create and deliver the vision for the wider finance function.


The successful Candidate will be a Professionally Qualified individual with at least 5 years PQE, and a strong background of managing large transactional finance teams. They will be someone who has proven process improvement and re-engineering skills, as well experience of ERP implementation from a transactional finance perspective.
Our Client is offering a highly competitive remuneration package including a basic salary of £70,000 - £80,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits.