Financial Operations Manager
CV-LibraryManchester, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 13 April 2026
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I'm currently supporting a fantastic organisation looking to bring on a Financial Operations Manager to join their supportive Finance team.
A great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied leadership role across financial operations, systems, and team management.
💼 Key responsibilities:
Lead the Financial Operations team
Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control & payroll
Manage month-end processes (reconciliations, journals, reporting)
Support management accounts and financial reporting
Monitor KPIs (debtors, creditors, cashflow)
Act as key contact for banking & treasury
Manage and improve finance systems (Open Accounts & EBIS)
Support audits and statutory reporting
Oversee payroll, pensions, VAT & returns
Drive process improvements and efficiency
👤 What we're looking for:
Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW/CIPFA) or equivalent experience
Strong background in transactional finance
Proven team management experience
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong systems and analytical skills
Confident communicator with stakeholders
Proactive, organised, and team-focused
Education/public sector experience (desirable)
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative team and make a real impact.
If you're interested, feel free to message me or email 📩
📍 Location: Manchester
💰 Salary: £42k to £47k
📩
☎️ (phone number removed)
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Dovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.
Because education matters.
© Dovetail and Slate Limited.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency
I'm currently supporting a fantastic organisation looking to bring on a Financial Operations Manager to join their supportive Finance team.
A great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied leadership role across financial operations, systems, and team management.
💼 Key responsibilities:
Lead the Financial Operations team
Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control & payroll
Manage month-end processes (reconciliations, journals, reporting)
Support management accounts and financial reporting
Monitor KPIs (debtors, creditors, cashflow)
Act as key contact for banking & treasury
Manage and improve finance systems (Open Accounts & EBIS)
Support audits and statutory reporting
Oversee payroll, pensions, VAT & returns
Drive process improvements and efficiency
👤 What we're looking for:
Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW/CIPFA) or equivalent experience
Strong background in transactional finance
Proven team management experience
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong systems and analytical skills
Confident communicator with stakeholders
Proactive, organised, and team-focused
Education/public sector experience (desirable)
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative team and make a real impact.
If you're interested, feel free to message me or email 📩
📍 Location: Manchester
💰 Salary: £42k to £47k
📩
☎️ (phone number removed)
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Dovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.
Because education matters.
© Dovetail and Slate Limited.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency