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Finance Operations Manager (Interim)

Freshwave Group

Finance Operations Manager (Interim)

£45000

Freshwave Group, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a6ba9e0682a8425cba5062610439cbb9

Full Job Description

  • We are seeking a Finance Operations Manager to lead the management of the finance operations activity on behalf of Freshwave;

  • including ownership of the processes and management of an outsourced provider. The role requires the development of effective interfaces into Freshwave management;


    • operational and change teams to manage and continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes. The scope includes invoicing / receivables, payables and working capital management.

    Annual spend of £40m+ pa, revenue of £20m+ in a business that is scaling and growing.

    An interim is required for this position as the processes are still changing and evolving (given the growth the business is experiencing).

    The target end state is not yet clear and the role holder will be part of the team scoping and implementing the required change., Accountable for purchase ledger, supplier payments, accounts receivable, billing, credit control, staff expenses, bank reconciliations and supplier / customer statements.

    The role is the main point of contact for operational finance issues internally and for customers / suppliers.
  • Ensure accurate and timely delivery of transactions are processed to the agreed internal SLAs.

  • Manage outsourced provider and lead on outsourcing of additional processes, including definition of scope and KPIs

  • Identify areas of process and procedures weakness, understand the root cause and implement improvements; standardise finance processes across different parts of the business

  • Engage with business on process change, process compliance and ad hoc queries relating to finance operations.

  • Collaborate with business to ensure all changes (new suppliers, customers, changes to billing) are accurately captured by finance operations, and improve processes as necessary.

  • Ensure robust internal controls are in place across all finance operations.

  • Work closely with team managers and IT to coordinate and plan system / process change ensuring adequate testing / user acceptance before going live.

  • Become super user of D365 and upskill finance team and business to ensure the system and reporting functionality are used to the full potential., Our values are what set us apart from the rest. They are what enable us to bring assured connectivity wherever it's needed.


    • We use these values to inform everything we do and the way we act as professionals think of them as what's important to us collectively, as well as how we prefer to work.

    The successful candidate will be aligned with our company commitments :
  • Engineering excellence (we're engineering experts and the quality of our output is second to none)

  • Do the right thing (we're neutral in our position, doing what's best for our people, our partners, our customers, society and the environment)

  • Set the pace (we act quickly and work efficiently, setting the pace for our projects and industry standards)


    • Sustainability and CSR :

    We implement environmental, social, and corporate governance :
  • Innovate for Impact :

  • We pride ourselves on many industry firsts, driven by both technical and commercial innovation. From access to assured connectivity indoors in hospitals to smarter cities, we'll continue to improve access to connectivity where it matters most.

  • A thriving workforce :

  • We're nimble and fast-growing and our success relies on diverse talent from a range of backgrounds. From this running start in an industry with known diversity challenges, we're putting structure and focus around our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

  • Embracing Net Zero :

  • This year we've baselined our carbon footprint. We choose to include key measures for the future like waste management and will be focused on our supply chain.


    • You can read more about our targets in our Carbon Reduction Plan here.

    Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging :

    We value an inclusive environment at Freshwave and commit to celebrating the enriching contributions and perspectives that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring.

    Equal opportunities are not only the key to our recruitment and selection strategy, but also to every other aspect of our employment.

    We'll ensure that a level playing field is provided from which everybody, without exception, can thrive.

  • Experience in AR, AP and credit control, ideally using D365 F&O

  • Experience in process improvement design and implementation, and delivering business change

  • Experience of managing an outsourced provider / team

  • Ability to build relationships with the wider business and be able to explain finance to non-finance colleagues

    We are the UK network service provider making digital infrastructure simple.


    • Whether indoors or outdoors, we make sure our customers can always connect their customers. We bring together mobile operators, central and local government, and real estate providers to work together in new ways using : Collaborative commercial models, combined real-estate and telecoms know-how, and global best practice.

    We have 6000+ mast site locations, have connected 2000+ buildings and support 200+ outdoor networks. And our managed sites include some of the biggest, most challenging wireless environments in the UK, including railway stations, Canary Wharf, City of London and events like the London Olympics.