Fiannce Operations Manager in Slough

Job DescriptionFinance Operations ManagerLocation: BerkshireWorking Pattern: Fully on-siteJob Type: PermanentCareer Development: Significant opportunity to grow with the UK businessMost finance roles involve joining an established department, inheriting existing systems and working within processes that have already been built.This role is different.Our client is a growing international technology and manufacturing business and is looking for its first dedicated UK finance hire.You will take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations of the UK business, ensuring that financial processes, controls, reporting and cash management operate effectively while acting as the key link between the UK operation and the Group Finance team overseas.You will have the opportunity to help shape how the UK finance function operates as the business continues to grow.What you will doTake ownership of the day-to-day financial operations of the UK businessManage cash flow, banking, payments, working capital and core transactional financeLead budgeting, forecasting, month-end activity and financial reportingMonitor costs, commitments and variances, providing clear management information to support decision-makingEstablish and maintain effective financial controls, approval processes and governanceWork closely with Procurement, Operations and Manufacturing to support financial planning and controlManage external finance relationships, statutory requirements and the continued development of finance and ERP systemsWhat we are looking forWe are looking for someone who has experience managing financial operations within a commercial organisation, rather than someone whose experience has been focused solely on bookkeeping or accounting.To be considered you should have:Experience within financial operations, finance management or a similar commercially focused finance roleStrong understanding of cash management, AP, AR, budgeting, forecasting and financial controlsExperience working with ERP and financial systemsStrong Excel and analytical skillsThe ability to understand the financial impact of operational and commercial decisionsConfidence working independently and taking ownership of financial processesStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance colleaguesExperience working across different departments and with senior stakeholdersExperience within manufacturing, engineering, electronics or another operationally complex environment would be highly advantageous.Experience supporting a growing business, establishing new finance processes or working as part of an international group would also be particularly relevant.A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline would be beneficial, although practical experience is equally important.Professional finance qualifications and business-level Turkish would be advantageous but are not essential.Why join?This is an opportunity to become the first dedicated finance professional within the UK business and play a significant role in establishing how the finance function operates.Rather than simply inheriting existing processes, you will help build them.As the UK organisation grows, there will be genuine scope to broaden your responsibilities, develop the finance function and progress with the business.TPBN1_UKTJ