Senior Finance & Operations Manager

Senior Finance & Operations Manager Hybrid

Leeds Salary - £55,000 - £65,000

HW Finance is exclusively supporting a growing organisation in the appointment of a Senior Finance & Operations Manager.

This is a broad and highly visible role, providing responsibility across finance operations, regulatory reporting, payroll, cash management and team leadership.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring robust financial control, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance, while supporting the ongoing growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and approve payments across client and corporate accounts
• Manage purchase ledger activity, supplier relationships and payment schedules
• Lead payroll processes and support HR administration, including onboarding and leavers
• Prepare monthly financial and regulatory reporting for senior leadership
• Ensure completion of key compliance and regulatory requirements
• Monitor cash flow, banking activity and funding requirements
• Produce WIP, debtor and aged debt reporting, driving effective cash collection
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Attend senior management meetings, providing insight on financial performance and key projects
• Lead, develop and support a small finance team, including coaching and performance management

About You

We are keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:

• Strong experience within finance operations, finance management or legal finance
• Excellent understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and cash management
• Experience of payroll, VAT and regulatory reporting
• A proactive and hands-on approach with the ability to operate across multiple areas of the business
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Previous experience leading or mentoring a team