Finance Operations Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 1 January 2026
LOCATION
Dartford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£65,000 / year
CATEGORY
Finance
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SKILLS

Finance Management Financial Reporting Credit Control Account Reconciliation Sales Forecasting KPI Reporting VAT Returns

FULL DESCRIPTION

Finance Operations Manager

Dartford, Kent

Full Time

£60k-£65k

Finance Operations Manager

I have partnered with a growing Logistics company who are looking for a Finance Operations Manager to join their team.

Location

Dartford

, Kent

Sector

Accounts & Finance

Contract Type

Full Time

Salary

£ 60000 - £ 65000

Competitive

Key Responsibilities

Finance

  • Lead and manage a finance team of six, ensuring high performance and smooth daily operations.
  • Oversee new customer account setup, credit checks, and setting appropriate credit limits.
  • Manage credit control processes, monitor trade debtor balances, and coordinate weekly AR follow-up.
  • Complete daily bank reconciliations, monitor control accounts, and maintain accurate financial records.
  • Process stock adjustments, credit notes, OEM payment details, and down-payment requests.
  • Conduct cash counts, supplier reconciliations, and monthly stock checks.
  • Prepare payroll journals and VAT returns.
  • Produce monthly management accounts, KPI reports, and quarterly financial reports for external stakeholders.

Sales & Marketing Support

  • Prepare sales and expense forecasts based on market and customer analysis.
  • Identify market trends, support growth initiatives, and contribute to achieving sales targets.
  • Collaborate with senior teams on sales strategies, product range planning, and target setting.
  • Analyse sales data, support marketing campaigns, and conduct customer and market research.
  • Produce reports and recommendations to support commercial and marketing decision-making.

Requirements

  • Highly desirable if qualified (ACCA, CIMA).
  • Proven sales or sales management experience; B2B background preferred.
  • Positive, proactive, and self-motivated personality.
  • Strong communication, organisational, and customer relationship skills.
  • Willingness to travel and work flexibly when required.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the UK.
  • Must be fluent in Mandarin

Job Details/ Benefits

  • Free parking onsite
  • Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
  • Discounts on product range
  • 28 days holiday
  • Salary up to £65000
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