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3 results for Operations Director in South East England

Interim AP Manager <p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Interim Accounts Payable Manager<br /><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Temporary / Interim, 3 months initially<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Negotiable<br /><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p><br />We are currently looking for a highly skilled and motivated Interim Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to join our finance team and help manage the day-to-day operations of the AP function during an exciting period of growth and transition.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports.</li><li>Oversee the month-end and year-end AP close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are accurate.</li><li>Review and approve payments, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.</li><li>Handle supplier queries and resolve any disputes in a professional and efficient manner.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to streamline AP processes and improve efficiency.</li><li>Provide training and guidance to the AP team, ensuring continuous professional development.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of audits and any other ad-hoc financial reporting as required.</li><li>Monitor AP KPIs and implement improvements where necessary.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills &amp; Experience Required:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in managing an Accounts Payable function, preferably at a managerial level.</li><li>Strong understanding of AP processes and systems.</li><li>Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.</li><li>Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Previous experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment is desirable.</li></ul><p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Opportunity to lead and make a real impact in a growing business.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements (hybrid options may be available).</li><li>A supportive and dynamic work environment.</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFycmVuLkJveWxlLjk2MTYxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Finance Manager (6 months) <p>Robert Half are working in partnership with a leading services provider near Glasgow to help with the recruitment of a Finance Manager to join their established finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of project companies and leading a team of accounts assistants dedicated to each project. This role presents an exciting and challenging working environment where your expertise will contribute to the success of our diverse projects.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Monthly Management Accounting: Lead the monthly management accounting process, including budgeting and forecasting for the assigned project companies.</li><li>Financial Systems Integration: Incorporate purchase ledgers, sales ledgers, cash books, and loan schedules ensuring accurate reconciliation to the accounting package.</li><li>Accruals, Prepayments, and Amortisation: Maintain accruals, prepayments, and amortisation workings as applicable to ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Management Account Reports: Prepare management account reports, conducting analysis of actual versus budget performance.</li><li>VAT and CIS Returns: Supervise the timely preparation and submission of VAT and CIS returns.</li><li>Purchase Invoice and Payments: Oversee the preparation of purchase invoices and manage non-supplier payments, as well as the issuance of invoices to customers.</li><li>Financial Accounting: Take charge of preparing statutory accounts for year-end audits, including supporting documentation and working papers.</li><li>Audit Liaison: Collaborate with audit teams during fieldwork and subsequent interactions with audit managers. Liaise with tax advisors for the preparation of corporation tax computations.</li><li>Reporting: Present finance reports to shareholders during quarterly project board meetings.</li><li>Project Deliverables: Track and ensure compliance with project deliverables outlined in loan facility agreements.</li><li>Financial and Operating Models: Maintain financial and operating models, contributing to the preparation of budgets and cash flow forecasts.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Skills and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Professional Qualification: CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.</li><li>Communication Skills: Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills to foster effective relationships within the finance team and with external stakeholders such as lenders, shareholders, suppliers, operations, and local authorities.</li><li>Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to both develop and challenge explanations and arguments.</li><li>Proactive Approach: Proactively identify and implement process improvements, contributing to the continuous enhancement of financial operations.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFycmVuLkJveWxlLjI3MTk4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Finance Systems Analyst <p>Robert Half are delighted to be exclusively partnered with a well known Glasgow brand to recruit a Finance Systems Analyst initially on a 6 month contract. Sat within the Corporate Finance team and you will lead in optimising financial systems, practices and processes. Acting as the Finance process champion for group consolidation and reporting you will focus on driving continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance function. This includes analysing financial processes, identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, and implementing strategic solutions to improve accuracy, speed, and scalability.</p><p><strong>Hybrid working - 2 days from home</strong></p><p><strong>£50-65k DOE</strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Identify and analyse current financial processes, systems and workflows to determine areas for improvement</li><li>Develop and implement strategies to optimise processes, reduce errors, and improve efficiency</li><li>Implement lean financial practices to enhance productivity and reduce cycle times</li><li>Conduct data analysis to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for performance improvements</li><li>Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track improvements in financial operations</li><li>Prepare and present improvement project reports to key stakeholders</li><li>Lead change management initiatives related to financial process improvements</li><li>Ensure that financial improvements align with regulatory standards and internal controls</li></ul><p><strong>Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified ICAS, ACCA or CIMA</li><li>Fantastic analytical skills and experience in data analysis, reporting, and process mapping</li><li>Proven track record of leading successful process improvement initiatives within a financial context</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFycmVuLkJveWxlLjY2MjQ5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">