Head of Finance Operations

Head of Finance Operations A market‑leading group operating at significant scale internationally are looking for a Head of Finance Operations to lead the function and drive significant finance transformation initiatives. This is a high‑impact leadership role, responsible for driving best‑in‑class Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations while acting as a key catalyst for finance transformation, process improvement, and acquisition integration across the business. The Role: Reporting to the senior finance leadership team, you will have end‑to‑end accountability for finance operations, leading a large, geographically dispersed team. You will balance operational rigor with strategic change, ensuring the function scales effectively, delivers outstanding service, and supports the wider business through periods of change and growth. Key Responsibilities: Provide overall leadership of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring robust controls, accuracy, and timely delivery at scale Lead a large, high‑performing finance operations team, developing capability, engagement, and succession Drive finance transformation initiatives, including automation, system optimisation, and the introduction of best‑practice operating models Own and deliver process improvement agendas, embedding standardisation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across finance operations Play a key role in acquisition integration, aligning processes, systems, controls, and teams into a cohesive operating model Partner closely with Finance, IT, HR, and broader business stakeholders to ensure finance operations enable business performance Establish and monitor KPIs, service levels, and governance frameworks to ensure consistent, high‑quality outcomes Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the functionCandidate Requirements: Proven experience leading large‑scale finance operations, with deep expertise in AP and AR A strong track record of finance transformation and delivering sustainable process improvement Demonstrated experience supporting or leading M&A integration from a finance operations perspective An influential leader with the ability to inspire large teams through change Commercially minded, with a strong understanding of risk, controls, and compliance in complex organisations Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with multiple prioritiesWhy Join Us? A senior leadership role within a market‑leading, high‑growth organisation Significant scope to shape and modernise finance operations High visibility and influence across the wider business Competitive reward package and flexible working options