Finance Operations Manager

Are you an experienced finance leader ready to take ownership of a busy, operational finance function within a mission-driven organisation? This is an opportunity to join a London-based Housing Association at a pivotal time of change, leading the day-to-day delivery of finance while operating as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.

You will have full responsibility for the operational running of the finance function, ensuring strong financial control, insightful reporting and effective team leadership.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage the finance team, driving accountability and performance.

• Own the day-to-day operation of the finance function.

• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts with clear insight for the Senior Leadership Team.

• Oversee statutory and quarterly financial reporting, audits and regulatory returns.

• Maintain strong financial controls, including journals, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.

• Oversee service charge accounting and cashflow effectiveness.

• Act as a finance partner to operational leaders, providing meaningful insight to support decision-making.

• Drive process improvement, automation and continuous improvement.

What you’ll need

• Qualified accountant, or part-qualified and actively studying.

• Proven experience managing a small team, with confidence to lead and performance-manage.

• Strong experience in management accounts, financial reporting, controls and reconciliations.

• Technical expertise in accruals, prepayments, journals and fixed assets.

• Proactive, accountable, and confident in driving change.

• Ambition to grow and progress.

Why join?

• Senior Leadership Team exposure and influence

• Ownership of an operational finance function

• High-trust, high-visibility role

• Opportunity to make a real impact during organisational change

• Clear scope to grow as the finance function evolves

If you’re a confident, proactive Finance Operations Manager looking for a role where you can lead, influence and add real value, we’d love to hear from you.