Full job descriptionFinancial Processing Manager (FTC)

Salary: £57,090.

Fixed term contract, full time 37.5hrs

Location: Bedford, Hybrid



We are partnering with a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Finance Operations Manager to lead a high-performing transactional finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and ensuring the smooth delivery of critical finance functions. You’ll play a key role in driving operational excellence, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting the wider business through accurate reporting and continuous improvement.



Key Responsibilities

*Lead and develop a team responsible for payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable activities.
*Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and support colleague development through regular coaching, reviews, and feedback.
*Manage recruitment and succession planning within the finance operations team.
*Review reconciliations and financial records, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and appropriate control measures are maintained.
*Identify, escalate, and help mitigate financial and operational risks.
*Work closely with senior finance leaders to deliver accurate and timely monthly reporting.
*Oversee payroll processing, ensuring salaries, expenses, pensions, deductions, and statutory submissions are completed accurately and on schedule.
*Ensure supplier payments are processed correctly, authorised appropriately, and completed within agreed timescales.
*Oversee customer payment processing, account reconciliation, and debt management activities.
*Act as the key contact for audit-related enquiries across payroll and transactional finance functions.
*Ensure all regulatory returns are completed accurately and submitted within required deadlines.
*Maintain, review, and strengthen financial controls, policies, and business continuity arrangements.
*Drive efficiencies through process, system, and service improvements across the finance function.


About You:

*Previous experience managing and developing finance teams of 15+ within a busy and evolving environment.
*Strong understanding of transactional finance operations, financial controls, reporting, compliance, and audit requirements.
*Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
*Confident using financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail.
*Commercially aware and able to balance operational priorities with wider business objectives.
*Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing change.
*High levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
*Public sector experience is desirable.


Additional Information

*Opportunity to lead a well-established finance operations function with visibility across the wider business.
*Collaborative environment where continuous improvement and innovation are encouraged.
*Professional development and career progression opportunities available.
*A recognised accountancy qualification would be advantageous, although candidates with equivalent experience will also be considered.
*Ideal for a finance professional looking to combine people leadership, operational management, and process improvement within a varied and impactful role.


If you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, lead a talented team, and drive meaningful improvements across a finance function, this could be the perfect next step in your career.