Job Description:

Head of Finance Operations

£70,000 | Uxbridge | Full-time

1 day working from home

A growing multi-site healthcare organisation is looking for an experienced Head of Finance Transformation & Operations to lead and modernise its high-volume Finance Operations function.

The Role

• Lead Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Transaction Processing teams.
• Manage and develop a high-performing Finance Operations function.
• Drive process improvement, automation and operational transformation.
• Identify opportunities to introduce AI, RPA and workflow automation across Finance.
• Optimise finance systems and ERP processes, with NetSuite experience highly desirable.
• Develop KPIs, SLAs and operational reporting to improve performance.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance.
• Lead teams through change and transformation programmes.
• Work closely with Finance, HR, Procurement, IT and operational stakeholders.
• Build a scalable Finance Operations model to support continued business growth.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience leading high-volume Finance Operations or Shared Services.
• Strong management experience across AP, AR and Payroll.
• Track record of process optimisation, automation and transformation.
• Experience implementing or improving ERP/finance systems – NetSuite highly desirable.
• Experience within a growing or multi-site organisation.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using technology, automation or AI to improve finance processes.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.

Industry Experience

Experience within healthcare, care homes, hospitality, retail or another multi-site service environment would be advantageous.

Benefits

• £70,000 salary
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Pension
• Blue Light Card
• Employee referral scheme
• Recognition and reward programmes
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to lead significant Finance Transformation and automation projects

Location: Uxbridge