Head of Financial Operations - 12 month Fixed-Term Contract

We are seeking an experienced Head of Financial Operations to lead and strengthen our core finance operations. This is a senior role within the finance leadership team, responsible for ensuring robust financial control, efficient processes, and high-quality financial reporting as the organisation continues to evolve and grow.You will own the end-to-end financial operations function for the practice, overseeing day-to-day finance activities while driving continuous improvement and best practice across systems, controls, and teams.

• Lead all core financial operations including AP, AR and credit control
• Hands on support with some of the operational processes
• Re-organisation of activities to streamline and standardise and future proof for growth
• Ensure compliance with tax, and regulatory requirements;
• Maintain and enhance strong financial controls, policies, and governance frameworks
• Drive process improvement, automation, and finance systems optimisation
• Support financial reporting team with cashflow forecasts

About You

• Professionally qualified (or equivalent experience), with experience in a growing or multi-entity environment
• Proven experience leading Finance Operations (AP/AR/CC), driving performance and team development
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance and UK regulatory compliance
• Hands-on operational capability, able to step into processes and resolve issues quickly
• Track record of improving processes, standardisation and automation with measurable impact (e.g. cash collection, efficiency)
• Experience leading teams through change, including restructures, system improvements or integrations
• Commercially aware, with a focus on cashflow, working capital and stakeholder collaboration
• This is a hybrid role, and requires 3-days working on-site from our offices in central Bristol

Benefits28 days' holiday + bank holidays plus an extra day for every year you stay (up to 33) and option to buy up to 5 more days (all pro-rata for part time roles) Medical cash plan (after probation)Life insurance from day one (up to 4x salary)Pension contributions (after 3 months) Flexible benefits you choose such as extra holiday, healthcare, bikes, gym, electric cars Volunteer days 3 paid volunteer days each year, with two dedicated to educationEmployment offers are subject to satisfactory vetting checks. These checks will be run in line with the latest guidance and legislation. You will need to already have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer any sponsorship(s) for visa applicants.