Finance Operations Manager
London (Hybrid)
Salary £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
CV Screen is delighted to be recruiting a Finance Operations Manager on behalf of a values-driven, Ofsted-regulated provider of residential care for children and young people across London. Paying £45,000 - £55,000 with hybrid working after onboarding, this is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the full finance function in a growing, multi-site organisation. You’ll give the Managing Director clear visibility of performance, strengthen cash flow and controls, and play an influential role in helping a purpose-led business grow sustainably.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Run day-to-day finance on Xero, including reconciliations, payroll input checks and audit-ready records
- Own local authority invoicing and credit control, acting as the main finance contact and resolving disputes
- Track spend at each home against budget, tighten approval processes and flag overspend risks early
- Produce monthly management accounts, dashboards and reports with clear commentary for the Managing Director
- Build budgets, rolling forecasts and cost-per-child and home-level profitability models
What Experience is Required
- AAT qualified as a minimum, ideally part- or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA
- Hands-on experience across transactional finance and management reporting, ideally in a multi-site business
- Strong Excel skills; care, education or regulated sector experience would be a bonus
Salary & Benefits
£45,000 - £55,000, depending on skills, qualifications and experience, for a full-time 40-hour week. Benefits include enhanced holiday, hybrid working, funded professional qualifications and ongoing training, plus an employee benefits scheme with retail discounts, Virtual GP, an Employee Assistance Programme and gym discounts. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Location
London, working across sites in North, East and South East London. An easy commute from Enfield, Tottenham, Walthamstow, Stratford, Lewisham, Greenwich, Ilford and Barnet.
How to Apply
Please send your CV to Kate Morgan at CV Screen, in strict confidence.
Alternate Job Titles
- Finance Manager
- Financial Controller
- Management Accountant
- Finance and Commercial Manager
