Ignata Finance have been exclusively engaged on a 6-9 month contract for a medium sized Private Equity backed portfolio business. The role requires someone who has led large transactional teams within a transformation environment.
Job Summary
To manage and improve the performance of key finance operations teams, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Rebate Accounting, take the lead on Finance projects across the Group and the Financial Integration of acquired businesses.
Main Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Responsible for financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable and rebate accounting;
Responsible for ensuring that all rebates are invoiced and then paid and that monthly balance sheet reconciliations are produced for the rebate debtor and rebate in stock provisions held on the balance sheet;
Support the Commercial team to ensure that the full functionality of the Enable rebate management system is being utilised;
Seek out methods and practices to increase flexibility, speed and efficiency in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Lead on all financial systems work including automation and ensuring that systems strategy meets the needs of the organisation;
Lead on ad hoc operational and broader finance projects;
Lead on the Financial integration
Values & Required Behaviour
As the Group Head of Financial Operations you need to lead by example in your daily contact with the team, your customers and any 3rd party suppliers or contractors. To become the best, we need you to:
Ensure that all your internal & external customer requests are dealt with politely and promptly
Develop an efficient and effective team that can meet the expectations of the wider business
Drive high health and safety standards
Create a team that cares about company reputation and individuals who feel valued by the company
Strive at all times to maintain and develop productive and effective relationships across the group
Develop effective relationships with your people to create a high performing culture
Communicate all relevant key information across the business as appropriate
Communicate ideas for enhancing business efficiencies
Ensure that all employees are always treated with dignity and respect
A clean, presentable appearance and courteous manner as an ambassador for the company
Communication
Ability and willingness to share challenging communications with confidence.
Communicate in a professional way and respect the views of others.
Listen to others and constructively challenge when appropriate.
Create clear communication channels within your direct reporting lines, enabling them to understand expectation
Leadership
Provide guidance by setting a positive example and give clear direction to your team
Give regular feedback to your team to develop skills and knowledge
Demonstrate the ability to influence and persuade others by generously sharing knowledge and information.
Set clear SMART targets
Build a Talent Management programme to enable the development of your team
Key Skills
Qualified Accountant
Numeracy & literacy
Strong Leadership, resilience & team management
Handling deadlines & pressured situations
Strategic planning
Audit experience
Please apply now for immediate consideration.