Finance Manager - Operations

An excellent opportunity has become available to join a growing, fast-paced food trading business that places strong emphasis on team culture, structure and continuous improvement.

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.
This role is primarily finance-led, taking ownership of credit control, cashflow and financial performance, while also supporting operational processes across the business.
Working closely with the Director, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take real ownership of the role and play a key part in the ongoing growth of the business.
What we need from you:
Experience in a finance, credit control or business management role
Strong understanding of credit control and debt collection
Confident managing cashflow and monitoring aged debt
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage and support a small team
A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership
Desirable but not essential:
Experience within a fast-paced, transactional business
Exposure to operations, logistics or supply chain
Familiar with CRM systems (Monday CRM preferred)
Experience using Xero accounting software
Experience with automation tools (Make, Zapier etc.)
Food or meat industry knowledge

What the role involves:
Managing credit control processes and improving cash collection
Monitoring aged debt and ensuring timely customer payments
Supporting cashflow management and supplier payments
Overseeing the logistics and order team to ensure smooth delivery and order processing
Tracking margins and supporting business performance reporting
Overseeing order flow from purchase through to delivery
Supporting logistics to ensure deliveries are on time and within budget
Maintaining and improving internal systems, including CRM accuracy
Identifying and implementing process improvements
Managing and supporting the operations and accounts team
Resolving issues quickly and maintaining high service levels

Salary: £30,000 - £37,500 per year, depending on experience.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am 5pm, 37.5 hours per week. xwzovoh No weekend work.
Benefits:
22 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension
Sick pay
Company incentives and team events
Opportunity to progress into a senior leadership role
Be part of a growing and ambitious business
Work closely with the Director and influence key decisions

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, please apply now.