Finance Operations Manager

• Lead, manage, and develop the Accounts Payable team, ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient end-to-end payment processes across the full accounts payable lifecycle
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, resolving complex payment issues swiftly and professionally while supporting high-quality monthly reporting and continuous process improvements
• Maintain strong financial governance and internal controls, ensuring compliance with NHG policies, statutory regulations, accounting standards, health and safety requirements, and safeguards against fraud and error
• Streamline, modernise, and innovate accounts payable operations through automation, enhanced workflows, new system implementations, and digital transformation initiatives
• Deliver accurate and insightful KPIs, reporting, and analysis to inform senior management and support organisational decision-making
• Provide senior-level financial advice and guidance while managing, appraising, and developing staff to achieve high performance and professional growth

• Part or fully qualified CCAB accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in managing an Accounts Payable function in a large, complex organisation
• Must have management experience and be hands on, will be managing 2 direct report (finance Leads) and there are 18 Finance Officer that sit under those 2 reports
• Must have exposure to high volume and stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrated success in leading teams within a customer service-focused finance environment
• Advanced IT and systems skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels
• Analytical capability to interpret complex data and recommend effective solutions to senior management

Preferable to have housing experience and D365 experience