Director of Finance Operations

CompanyStanton House

LocationWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/15/2026

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Financial managers and directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£75,100 (£38.51 per hour)

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Description

We are exclusively working with a leading PE-backed Retail & Services business to recruit a Director of Finance Operations. This pivotal role will support the delivery of the finance roadmap and drive the ongoing strategic development of the Finance function in alignment with the wider organisational objectives.

Reporting to the CFO, the Director of Finance Operations will champion best-in-class finance practices across the business. You will lead the modernisation of the finance function across people, processes, and systems, ensuring faster, more accurate financial reporting and enhanced operational effectiveness.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong experience in financial control and proven success in managing sizable teams. The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while communicating effectively with all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop finance teams, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Mentor and develop talent, supporting succession planning to strengthen leadership capability

Redesign the finance operating model to drive efficiency and support business growth

Establish, monitor, and continually improve SLAs and KPIs across finance operations

Ensure the team’s skills and capacity align with organisational requirements and future growth

Lead full implementation of finance systems and tools

Drive automation and digitalisation of transactional processes to improve efficiency and scalability

Standardise and streamline workflows to increase productivity and reduce operational risk

Oversee preparation of accurate, timely management accounts and ensure reporting compliance

Enhance reporting processes to provide actionable insights for senior leadership

Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes in line with strategic objectives

Manage end-to-end transaction processing across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury

Ensure all transactional activities are accurate, timely, and compliant

Define and track KPIs, including invoice processing times, payment accuracy, and cash application efficiency

Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimise costs and service delivery

Oversee finance-related people systems (e.g., payroll platforms, HR-finance integrations)

Maintain strong internal controls and regulatory compliance

Develop and update finance policies and procedures

Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure finance operations support the broader business strategy

Requirements:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with a degree or equivalent education
Extensive experience in finance operations leadership, managing large teams
Proven track record in systems implementation, process improvement, and automation
Experience improving structure in complex, manual, or high-volume transactional environments
Exposure to multi-site operations, shared services, or centralised finance functions
Experience in PE-backed, transformation, or turnaround environments advantageous but not essential
Expertise in ERP systems and finance transformation initiatives
Commercially minded with the ability to align finance activity to business strategy and operational goals
Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and change management skills

Ability to develop a high-performing finance culture that adds value across the organisation

Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Resilient and adaptable, able to perform under pressure in challenging environments

Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring reliability and accuracy in all finance and operational processes

If you believe you meet the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates.