Head of Finance Operations
  • England,South East,Hampshire,Southampton
  • full-time
  • Competitive salary
Job Description:
What the Hiring Manager Says

The Head of Finance Operations will play a key part in the delivery of the Group’s strategy by ensuring the Group’s financial operations remain well controlled and efficient, making the best possible use of Quilter’s investment in reporting systems and processes.

At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve.
Our business is transforming, continually modernising and becoming even more customer centric. So if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it’s the perfect time to join us!

About the Role

Level: Level 6

Department: Group Finance

Location: Southampton

Contract type: Permanent

A crucial role in managing the integrity of our finance data, systems, and controls. The role is pivotal to the relationship with all of Finance as it will be accountable for the delivery of the trial balance and related outputs that will be the basis for all internal and external reporting of Quilter’s financial results. This role will report to the Group Finance Director and will be part of the Senior Leadership team in Group Finance. The Head of Finance Operations will be responsible for a team of circa twenty people.

This role is made up of three core components. *Financial ledger integrity and control: This role will be responsible for all automated and manual processes that feed into the general ledger for the creation of the trial balance, to include the full P&L impact of integration processes. Additionally, accountable for all reconciliations to ensure compliance with relevant requirements, good governance and providing a full understanding of the balance sheet position for the Financial Controllers.
*Systems and data: Accountable for the integrity and data of the primary finance application (Workday) and related integrations. This role will have end-to-end responsibility for creating, maintaining, and standardising processes and procedures which will be fully documented. To manage a small systems-focussed team and consult with and manage the relationship with the Technology teams to ensure system stability, evaluate updates and implement change to finance applications (Workday) and related integrations.
*Accounts Payable & Receivable: Working with the AP/AR manager you will be responsible for the processing and payments of invoices, supplier management working with the Procurement function and reporting both internally and externally. Alongside the payable’s elements, you will also be responsible for the growing receivables processes primarily related to billing and invoicing and associated inputs to calculate invoices across the Group.
The Head of Finance Operations role will also play a key part in the delivery of the Group strategy and the development of the team to enable succession planning and development paths for the future.

About You

Ideal candidates will have a proven history demonstrating skills and knowledge in the following areas:
• Strategic Vision: you will demonstrate experience on translating data into actionable insights for decision-making.
• Commercial Acumen: Understanding industry trends, competitive dynamics, and speaking the language of business.
• Effective Communication: Presenting complex data clearly and engaging stakeholders.
• Relationship Building: Strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Embracing innovation and championing digital transformation.
• Team Building and Mentorship: Investing in team development and creating a motivated finance function.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Navigating change confidently and strategically

Applications from people with diverse backgrounds enables our inclusive organisation to thrive. If you feel you don’t match our job description exactly, why not take a chance on yourself and apply? You could be exactly what this role needs.

Values

Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities .

Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures .

Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.

Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.

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Core Benefits

Holiday: 26 days

Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in our incentive scheme, based on the company’s performance and their contribution to it

Pension Scheme: 10% non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions

Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard, cover can be increased at your own cost

Life Assurance: 4x your salary, cover can be increased at your own cost

Income Protection: 75% of salary payable after 26 weeks of absence

In addition to our core benefits we offer a range of flexible benefits that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.
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