Finance Operations Lead
Swindon Area
Salary: £67,000 - £72,000 + Excellent Benefits
Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA | Public Sector Experience Essential
We are working with a well-established Trust again to hire into their finance team. This time for an experienced Finance Operations Lead to oversee day-to-day finance operations and support strategic financial development. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll lead the finance team, strengthen financial controls, and ensure high-quality financial reporting across a multi-site organisation.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and develop the finance team of 2 people
*Oversee month-end close and consolidated management accounts
*Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow
*Ensure compliance with audit, VAT, HMRC, pensions
*Maintain strong financial policies, systems and controls
*Prepare statutory returns and manage banking processes
*Support new conversions and Trust growth
Essential Requirements
*Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA
*Public sector experience
*Strong finance operations and team leadership experience
*Excellent technical knowledge and financial control expertise
*Clear communicator, organised, proactive and solutions-focused
Desirable
*Experience within the education sector
If you’re a motivated finance leader looking to make an impact in a collaborative and growing Trust, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now for immediate consideration.