Head of Operations & Finance

A growing SME in the services sector is seeking a dynamic professional who can integrate financial leadership, operational expertise, and business ownership. This role is ideal for someone who looks beyond the numbers to understand the broader business context, improve processes, support management decisions, and contribute to building a more structured and efficient organization.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic oversight of Finance and Operations, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management to maintain financial health.
- Strengthen financial controls, governance frameworks, and business processes to mitigate risks and enhance compliance.
- Deliver insightful financial analysis to support senior management in making informed business decisions.
- Drive operational efficiency by developing scalable systems and workflows that support sustainable growth.
- Identify gaps in processes and implement practical improvements to optimize performance.
- Lead, mentor, and develop teams, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
- Manage team performance by setting clear expectations and ensuring effective coordination across functions.
- Translate business priorities into actionable plans with measurable outcomes and ensure operational execution.
- Establish accountability and performance standards while promoting effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Support the organization’s growth trajectory through disciplined financial and operational management.

Required Qualifications
- Professional certification such as ACCA, ICMA, CA Finalist, or an MBA.
- Extensive experience in senior management roles with a proven track record of leading functions and managing teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with senior leadership and influence key business decisions.
- Strong commercial acumen combined with analytical and strategic decision-making skills.
- A hands-on approach that balances strategic thinking with practical execution.
- Confidence to take ownership of responsibilities, challenge existing processes, and drive meaningful improvements.

This position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial and operational future of a growing organization. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about making a tangible impact will find this role rewarding.