Finance Operations Manager - Hybrid

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”  Henry Ford
 
An exciting opportunity has arisen with a global organisation for a commercially minded Finance Operations Manager. You will oversee finance operations across Europe and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role is pivotal in driving financial performance, maintaining strong controls, and providing strategic support to regional teams.
 
The Role:
You will take full ownership of finance operations across multiple entities, working closely with regional leadership to manage daily financial activities and ensure efficient, accurate processes. This high-profile role involves engaging with senior stakeholders and requires a proactive, hands-on approach to deliver insight and guidance across the business.
 
Your responsibilities as the Finance Operations Manager will include:

• Lead and oversee finance operations across several international entities, ensuring strong governance and consistency.
• Review monthly management accounts, providing insight, challenge, and analysis of performance and variances.
• Drive the regional budgeting and forecasting process.
• Manage cashflow forecasting and working capital across the regions.
• Ensure effective AP and AR processes, working with shared service centres where applicable.
• Coordinate regional audits and act as the main point of contact for external auditors.
• Oversee payroll sign-off across relevant countries.
• Support commercial activity by reviewing new customer prospects, conducting credit checks, and advising on financial risk.
• Build trusted relationships with regional leadership teams, acting as a key finance business partner.
• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members to drive high performance.
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, IT, and central Finance teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

 
To be considered for this Finance Operations Manager position, you will have/be:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in finance operations within an international or multi-entity environment.
• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Commercially focused with strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing business decisions.

 
What this role offers:

• Own a diverse international portfolio and drive financial performance.
• Partner with senior leadership to shape business decisions.
• Make a real impact in a growing global organisation.
• Thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment.
• Grow your career with professional development opportunities.
• Enjoy flexible hybrid working from London or Aberdeen (3 days office-based).

 
If you’re an experienced finance professional ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career.
 
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK on a full-time basis without restriction.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from us within five days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion