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Finance Manager

Posted 10 days ago

  • Guildford, Surrey
  • Permanent
  • Benefits
  • £70,000 to £80,000 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In 18 days
Finance Manager – Group Operations
£80k | Guildford (Hybrid: 2 days in office, 3 days WFH) | Full-Time | Permanent

Are you a strategic finance professional with a passion for operational excellence? We’re recruiting for a Finance Manager – Group Operations to join a fast-paced, global organisation headquartered in Guildford. This is an exciting opportunity to take a hands-on leadership role overseeing key financial operations including billing, accounts payable, and credit control across multiple international regions.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Group Financial Operations Controller and senior leadership to drive efficiency, enhance financial processes, and deliver accurate reporting that supports critical decision-making.

Why Apply?

Hybrid working – Enjoy a healthy work/life balance with 2 days in the office and 3 from home
Leadership role – Manage and mentor a growing team within a dynamic, international environment
Project exposure – Involvement in global system improvements, process alignment, and software integration
Make an impact – Contribute directly to business growth and operational performance
Key Responsibilities:

Team Management & Leadership

Lead, mentor, and support a team across billing, AP, and credit control
Drive a culture of continuous improvement and high performance
Oversee performance reviews, team meetings, and regular reporting
Financial Operations

Oversee day-to-day financial processing and ensure accuracy across ledgers
Maintain compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and external regulations
Support preparation and delivery of management reports and financial metrics
Business Partnering

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial operations
Produce reports and insights for senior leadership across global regions
Contribute to group-wide projects including system development and operational alignment
Risk & Compliance

Identify and mitigate financial risks
Ensure ledgers are accurately reconciled and up to date
Liaise with internal/external auditors and uphold ISO and GDPR compliance standards

What You’ll Bring:

Strong experience in a finance operations or transactional finance leadership role
Background in managing accounts payable, billing, credit control, and reconciliations
Excellent Excel skills; experience with accounting systems (Sage X3 a bonus)
Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills
Adaptability and a proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving
Experience working with multiple currencies and international teams
Knowledge of accounting standards and reporting best practices
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated finance leader to step into a broad, business-facing role in a global setting.

Apply now or get in touch to learn more about the opportunity. 

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