Senior Finance Operations Manager

Senior Finance Operations Manager Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum Location: St. Helier, Jersey - United Kingdom A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Operations Manager to join a top-tier firm in St. Helier, Jersey. Offering a competitive salary of £70–80K, this is your chance to lead a high-performing finance team and drive operational excellence across the business. In this leadership role, you'll oversee all aspects of day-to-day finance operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and help shape the firm’s financial strategy. You'll also play a key role in mentoring and developing a dedicated team of finance administrators.

What You’ll Do

As Senior Finance Operations Manager, you’ll be a driving force in the firm’s central finance function. From billing and reconciliations to compliance and client accounting, you’ll ensure operations run smoothly and effectively. Your leadership will inspire a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, while your collaboration with stakeholders will be key in resolving finance-related matters efficiently.

• Lead and mentor a team of finance administrators
• Oversee finance operations: billing, credit control, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, client payments, and staff expenses
• Ensure compliance with AML regulations, local law society rules, and internal policies
• Establish and maintain robust financial controls and processes
• Manage banking relationships and cash flow
• Collaborate with fee earners, partners, and internal departments on finance queries

What You Bring

You’re a seasoned finance professional with a solid background in leading operational teams. Your strong regulatory knowledge, team leadership, and process improvement skills set you apart. You communicate clearly at all levels and thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment.

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
• Proven experience in senior finance operations, ideally in professional services
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Deep knowledge of legal finance operations and regulatory requirements
• Experience in streamlining processes and implementing financial controls
• Proficient in Excel and the wider MS Office Suite
• Highly organised, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities

What’s Next?

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