Operations & Finance Manager

£40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum

Location: Wickford

Operations and Finance Manager required to join a well established and growing childcare provider in Wickford. This is a hybrid role, 3 days from home and 2 in head off, based in Wickford.

The company employ over 130 staff across 11 sites, comprised mostly of childcare employees. As the Finance & Operations Manager, you will be responsible for two direct reports, who make up the admin team.

The ideal candidate will have a background in either Operations or Finance, or ideally a combination of both. You will be able support the finance team with bookkeeping, and general day to day financial tasks. In addition, you will take a broad view of the business, overseeing procurement audits, running costs, staff operations and more.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Work to support the Director of Operations who oversees Company operations, programs and the finance of the company.
• Assist the Director of Operations in the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and company investments for development and expansion.
• Manage the admin team that oversees administration of bookings, payments and setting management.
• Ensure the smooth running of the settings intake and management of payments, budget and payroll.
• Assist in overseeing, supporting and maintaining the implementation and delivery of operations, programs, services and activities that focus on company growth.
• Assist in the identification and evaluation of opportunities to improve business effectiveness to achieve goals and make recommendations and/or modifications to improve performance
• Participate in budget development and monitors and reports expenditures in adherence with budget and development opportunities.
• Align daily operations to meet strategy targets
• Ensure daily bank reconciliations of both accounts receivable and payable, as well as customer account management including any debt recovery.
• Assist in the production of Monthly Management Accounts as well as year-end Financial Statements
• Assist in the development, documentation and implementation of business processes.

Benefits, Pay & Working Hours

• A basic salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience
• 50% off childcare
• Sick Pay and Medical
• 20 days holiday, plus bank holiday
• Addition day of for birthday
• Free onsite parking
• Amazing opportunities for leaning and growth, whilst working with a fun and friendly team
• 9-5 flexible & hybrid working environment