Location: Leicestershire

Employment Type: Full-Time in office 5 days per week

Job Description:

This role is essential for managing and overseeing supplier relations and payment operations. If you excel in management and interpersonal skills and thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, please apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial and operations teams managing cash, supplier payments, balances, and credit control.
• Manage all aspects of inbound and outbound payments including reporting, reconciliation, transactional management, accounting, and controls.
• Provide expert advice on financial operations with a key focus on efficiency, supporting business growth, maximising cash flow, and managing business risk and compliance.
• Lead business projects including systems and process improvements, and the management of new and existing supplier initiatives and relationships.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a key interface to the wider business at all levels.
• Ensure strict organisation and controls are maintained, supported by relevant KPIs and metrics.
• Develop and motivate individuals to deliver high standards of service.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Finance Operations Lead or similar role.
• Numerate with superior attention to detail and a strong understanding of transaction reconciliation and best practices.
• Proven track record of delivering results and the ability to plan, prioritise, and juggle multiple work streams and projects while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Strong change management skills, with the ability to champion and deliver continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Ability to critically assess and resolve complex business issues or problems using a logical thought process.
• Confident decision-maker with effective communication skills, capable of building strong business relationships internally and externally.
• Demonstrable presentation skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to define and deliver reporting and metrics.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive team that values collaboration and innovation.

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