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Operations Manager
Job ID

Posted
23-Jan-2025
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
Southall - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.
Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a division of CBRE uniquely positioned to provide a complete set of services to corporate occupiers of commercial real estate across EMEA. GWS is redefining 'workplace' because we believe every place of work can become a competitive advantage for our clients. Productivity, reliability, engagement, quality, brand - the workplace contributes to business results, whether it's an office, a retail outlet, a laboratory, a data centre, a manufacturing environment or a virtual location.
**Job Title: Operations Manager**
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, are recruiting an Operations Manager to join the team located in Heathrow.
**Job Summary:**
Ensure team members are continually improving levels of service delivery, drawing on industry best practice setting a high benchmark for the FM's to deliver to in each respective area. Ensure continual client focus across all areas.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Be the primary strategic and operational support point for the Account Director
+ Oversee all operational activity across the contract.
+ Oversee and fulfil all client reporting activities.
+ Manage the team to a transparent set of shared objectives.
+ Manage talent recruitment and retention, including training requirements and performance management.
+ Drive superior account performance to support the client business and contractual objectives. Develop short and long term objectives to enhance service delivery levels, measure, deliver and report against these.
+ Ensure full contract compliance on operational, risk, and compliance matters
+ Measure the contract's performance against agreed targets and scorecard compliance
+ Lead by example in all supply partner relationships, ensuring all team members are managing and partnering with vendors professionally and efficiently, building best in class relationships.
+ Oversee all vendor relationships.
+ Ensure CBRE's technology platform is optimised to support the client's operational needs and commercial value
+ Drive forward platform efficiencies within the account platform
+ Ensure all account Playbooks are evergreen and meeting the needs of the account
+ Provide leadership and day to day management of the infrastructure functions of the business, with functional leads reporting in. Ensure functional objectives are aligned with the client priorities and the wider functional priorities of CBRE
Key Skills / Experience /Requirements:
+ The ability to work at pace, dynamically, whilst focussing on core deliverables, with regular re-prioritisation and an ability to deliver under pressure.
+ Experience working in corporate real estate or a facilities management company
+ Procurement experience is required
+ Demonstrated experience in managing large teams.
+ Experience in the areas of H&S and Energy Management a distinct advantage
+ Experience in delivering large scale change programmes an advantage
+ Skills should include organisational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning
+ Excellent people skills, with an ability to lead and support a dynamic leadership team
+ Successful track record of working in international corporate businesses
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

**We help the world run better**
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging - but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
SAP Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) organization is responsible for providing cloud hosted infrastructure, technical & application managed services to our SAP private cloud customers. The Client Delivery Manager is the main customer-facing representative of SAP ECS organization ensuring full delivery accountability of the engagement and customer satisfaction throughout the customer lifecycle.
**What you'll build:**
As Senior Client Delivery Manager you will be responsible for the following tasks:
+ Own and grow the client engagement for SAP Enterprise Cloud Services and act as the voice of the client within SAP.
+ Accountable for entire SAP ECS engagement, lead the engagement with supporting ECS functions and roles to deliver as per contract scope and in line with customer expectations.
+ Setup proactive service plan and conduct regular service review meetings with clients (operational and strategic topics).
+ Act as an (de-)escalation point for delivery-related topics (Incidents, Service Requests and other customer requirements).
+ Ensure seamless alignment across multiple ECS and other SAP internal and external stakeholders.
+ Oversee client onboarding activities, upgrade/migration projects, and other service delivery initiatives.
+ Support commercial change request management in the client lifecycle, perform contract compliance and risk management (project and business risks).
+ Support the positioning of additional ECS offerings and support contract renewal in alignment with SAP sales and presales teams.
+ Share knowledge across CDM community
**What you bring:**
+ Fluency in English is mandatory
+ Proven track record and 5-7 years of professional experience in managing client engagements, e.g. in Service Delivery Management, Consulting, or Pre-Sales settings.
+ Strong customer orientation with a focus on relationship-, expectation- and de-escalation management.
+ Good understanding of SAP Basis, system migration and/or functional SAP application knowledge.
+ Good understanding of technical infrastructure and virtualized system landscapes.
+ Knowledge of IT trends, their impact on business strategies, and SAP's strategy and service portfolio.
+ Ability to work effectively as a virtual member of a dynamic and dispersed team (remote)
+ SAP Basis, IT Service Management, Project Management, Cloud and IT infrastructure certifications are beneficial.
**Where you belong:**
ECS organization is a global organization and the regional CDM teams are located across 6 regions. We are highly diverse and positive spirited bunch of colleagues. Next to our obsession
for customer satisfaction we value internal knowledge sharing & collaboration as well as make ECS organization a little better every day.
#SAPECSCareers
**Bring out your best**
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
**We win with inclusion**
SAP's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team:
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program ( , according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
**AI Usage in the Recruitment Process**
For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process ( .
Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Requisition ID: | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

**We help the world run better**
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging - but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
**What you'll do** :
The Account Executive (AE) role empowers customers to achieve their full potential by strategically positioning SAP cloud solutions to address their unique business challenges and lay a strong foundation for future success. The role includes the following key aspects:
+ Account & Customer Relationship Management:
+ Serve as the end-to-end account owner, managing sales of software licenses and cloud subscriptions and establish a trusted relationship with the customer.
+ Develop and execute strategic account plans to ensure sustainable growth and achieve/exceed revenue targets.
+ Gain a comprehensive understanding of each customer's technology landscape, strategic goals, and competitive environment.
+ Demand Generation, Pipeline, and Opportunity Management:
+ Maintain pipeline management, ensuring a healthy and advancing sales funnel.
+ Leverage internal resources, including marketing, inside sales, and partner channels, to drive demand and manage opportunities.
+ Utilize SAP's comprehensive solution portfolio, including industry-specific and line-of-business (LoB) solutions, to effectively address customer needs.
+ Sales Excellence:
+ Conduct White Space analysis to identify and execute up-sell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts.
+ Orchestrate and deploy appropriate teams to ensure successful sales outcomes, embodying the "OneSAP" approach.
+ Stay informed about SAP's competition and position SAP solutions effectively against them.
+ Maintain accurate customer and pipeline information within CRM systems.
+ Leading a (Virtual) Account Team:
+ Lead and orchestrate remote and cross-functional teams to align with the customer's strategic objectives.
+ Ensure that account teams and partners are well-prepared and strategically positioned for all customer interactions.
+ Maximize the value derived from SAP's extensive sales support ecosystem.
**What you bring** :
+ 10 years of experience in sales of complex business software/IT solutions.
+ Proven success in business application software sales and leading team-selling environments.
+ Demonstrated ability to handle large transactions and lengthy sales campaigns in a fast-paced, competitive market.
+ Strong negotiation skills and experience in renewals, expansions, and up-sells of subscription-based solutions.
+ Fluent in Business English with proficiency in additional languages considered a plus.
**Soft skills** :
+ Exceptional communication, both verbal and non-verbal.
+ Strategic thinking with a high degree of creativity and innovation.
+ Strong executive presence and results-driven mindset.
+ Ability to work across multiple teams within a matrix organization.
**Meet your team** :
+ Join a highly motivated team with a deep understanding of SAP's solution portfolio.
+ Engage in collaborative work with SAP leadership and industry teams to drive customer success.
+ Align with product/solution management teams to enhance your strategic engagements.
+ Leverage your expertise while working in a dynamic and challenging environment at the forefront of SAP's customer engagements.
**Skills you'll use:**
**Professional Skills**
Customer Orientation
Effective Communication
Establishing Trust
Collaboration
Results Orientation
**Tech Industry & SAP General Skills**
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Artificial Intelligence
Process Improvement
Technology Innovation
SAP Cloud Suite Portfolio
RISE and GROW with SAP
SAP Corporate Strategy
**Role Specific Skills**
Cloud Strategy
Complex Sales
Customer Engagement
Customer Relationship Management
Industry Knowledge
Negotiation
Sales Forecasting
Sales Qualification
Competitive Positioning
Account Governance
**#SAPCSCareers**
**Bring out your best**
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
**We win with inclusion**
SAP's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team:
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program ( , according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
**AI Usage in the Recruitment Process**
For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process ( .
Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Requisition ID: | Work Area: Sales | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

Engineering Shift Leader
Job ID

Posted
23-Jan-2025
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
Southall - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.
**Job Title: Shift Leader**
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Shift Leader to join the team located in Heathrow.
**Role Summary & Responsibilities:**
-Management of holiday, sickness cover requirements and HR issues including completion of appraisals of shift staff
-Work with management to ensure training plans are in place and implemented
-Maintain the image, appearance and professional standing of CBRE GWS technical team at all times
-Supervision of technical M&E shift team and senior technical representative out of hours.
-Act as point of contact for technical service delivery
-Plan and manage workload on shift; scheduling works based on priorities to ensure completion of PPM's / CM's and reactive work orders within defined SLA's; highlight any concerns to TSM
-Ensure high degree of communication at shift handover via verbal handover period, shift log book, email and status board
-Liaison with other FM Workplace Solutions service providers to provide an integrated service. Provide timely customer feedback verbally face to face, email or calling card
-Act as Authorised Person for control of work - CBRE GWS and specialist contractors to agreed.
-Permit to Work System (all project work to be controlled via CBRE GWS)
-Carry out electrical switching operations on systems within Change Control Process and authorization limits to agreed switching programmes
-Lead in shift training by scenarios and lessons learnt; knowledge from O&M's I site drawings. Operate critical plant where authorised
-Ensure compliance to client and CBRE GWS health and safety processes and procedures at all times for all work carried out by CBRE GWS staff and sub-contractors
-Carry out toolbox talks, workplace assessments and audits at required frequencies supporting TSM as required
-Adherence to CBRE GWS business processes and procedures with correct financial approvals.
-Ensure appropriate budgetary control is exercised on all CBRE spend (parts, tools, instruments, training, PPE)
-Provide a weekly performance report on workload status using maintenance management system (Real Suite)
-Submit monthly status to TSM as contribution to the client monthly report to include any problem areas I HSE issues I SLA highlights
**Experience & Skills Required:**
-City and Guilds or equivalent qualification in designated trade
-Extensive previous experience of technical maintenance in a building services environment & previous supervisory experience
-Good knowledge of Health and Safety and Environmental processes
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

This is a position within Keller Executive Search and not with one of its clients.

This senior position will lead Finance for Keller Executive Search in London, United Kingdom, shaping strategy, building scalable processes, and partnering across the firm to deliver measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities:
- Define the Finance vision, roadmap, and annual operating plan aligned to business goals.
- Build and lead a high‑performing Finance team; set clear objectives and coach managers.
- Own Finance KPIs and reporting; drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Establish scalable policies, processes, and tooling for Finance across regions.
- Partner with executive leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
- Manage budgets, vendors, and risk within the Finance portfolio.

Requirements

- 7+ years of progressive experience in Finance with 4+ years leading managers.
- Proven track record building programs at regional or global scale.
- Strong analytical skills; ability to translate data into decisions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred.
- Experience in professional services or recruitment industry is an advantage.

Benefits

- Salary range: £105,000–£130,000 GBP
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Company culture: Flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers. Open communication environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Keller Executive Search provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

Commitment to Diversity:
An inclusive and equitable workplace is actively fostered. Hiring, development, and advancement practices are designed to broaden representation and ensure fair access to opportunity.

Data Protection and Privacy:
Personal data is processed solely for recruitment and employment purposes, in accordance with applicable data‑protection laws (including GDPR where relevant). Information may be retained for compliance and legitimate interests, subject to data minimization and security controls.

Pay Equity:
Compensation practices are reviewed to support pay equity for substantially similar work, accounting for bona fide factors such as experience, education, and performance.

Health and Safety:
Workplace health and safety obligations are observed in line with applicable national and local requirements. Employees are expected to follow all safety policies and promptly report hazards.

Compliance with Law:
All recruitment, selection, and employment practices are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdiction of employment.

Note:  This job posting may be for a position with Keller Executive Search or one of our clients. The specific employer will be identified during the application and interview process. Employment laws and requirements may vary depending on the employer and location. 

Who we are 

Our mission is to transform how healthcare organisations work together with their workforce. Our Connected Scheduling™ platform connects healthcare organisations and their staff giving them more autonomy and control on how and when they work. Over 50% of UK GP practices use Lantum, and over 30% of UK hospitals rely on Lantum workforce products. We have developed a completely new approach to scheduling staff using AI to balance the vast amounts of complexities in workforce scheduling and we have seen game-changing results. We have not only saved millions for the NHS, but we have countless stories of how we have improved the lives of clinicians who, for the first time, are able to plan their work lives around their personal lives. 

What sets us apart is not only our leading edge technology and approach to innovation, it’s our culture and our strength of mission. Our incredible team is the driving force behind our success and this propels our competitive edge. We are diverse (10+ nationalities and 53% female workforce), we are authentic and true to ourselves, we are creative and focused and we work hard together to change our industry. Our team is supported to deliver their best work with clear career progression and a strong feedback culture. 

We have a bright and modern office which you can work from throughout the week and 3 core office days per week (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday) where the whole team comes together.

About the role 

The Finance Manager plays a central role in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to support decision-making across the business. Acting as the bridge between transactional finance and senior leadership, this role owns core elements of the management accounts cycle, supports cashflow management, and ensures financial controls are followed.

It’s a hands-on role with significant responsibility for producing reliable management reporting, improving processes, and mentoring junior team members, while leaving scope to grow into broader leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow reporting.
• Post and review month-end journals, ensuring all reconciliations are complete and accurate.
• Maintain rolling cashflow forecasts, monitoring daily cash movements and highlighting risks.
• Oversee AP and AR ledgers, supporting better controls, reducing aged debt, and improving collections.
• Support financial controls, VAT/tax compliance, audits, and statutory reporting.
• Manage payroll and pensions to ensure accurate and timely employee payments.
• Administer the company’s share register, including employee EMI option agreements, ensuring compliance with tax and reporting requirements.
• Support NHS framework reporting and assist with financial information for tenders in partnership with the commercial team.
• Drive process improvements and support system upgrades to increase efficiency and automation.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to members within the team and collaborate across teams to align financial and business priorities.
• Take ownership of ad hoc analysis and projects, such as reporting enhancements, new tools, or process rollouts.
• Maintain banking relationships as well as the administration of banking protocols and controls.
• Lead and manage the company’s annual statutory audit and R&D tax credit process, including coordination with external auditors/advisors, preparation of supporting schedules, and ensuring timely, accurate submissions in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

About you - We’ll be looking for

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Experience in management accounts preparation, including month-end close, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Strong understanding of core finance processes (AP, AR, payroll, revenue recognition).
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; confident handling large datasets.
• Comfortable with hands-on transactional work while also producing higher-level analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, proactive problem solver, and eager to grow into broader responsibilities.

Interview process

• Talent Screen: We’ll book you in for a quick introductory chat, and to answer any initial questions you might have.
• Meet your manager: We’ll book you in for a first interview with your potential future manager, so you can learn more about the role and we get a deeper understanding of your experience.
• Challenge Interview: This is the “practical” interview stage in the process. We will provide you with a scenario or problem to solve, which enables you to bring your skills to life. This will take place with a group of stakeholders. 
• Values Interview: You’ll meet more members of the team to talk about the Lantum Values. This will be an opportunity for them to ask competency questions and also the chance for you to ask questions about life at Lantum.

Benefits

Perks & Benefits

Fully remote

Start date: ASAP

Salary depending on experience

Located in the UK only

Overview

Driftrock is the leading automotive marketing platform, powering customer generation for 30+ global automotive brands, such as BYD, Toyota & Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai.

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join Driftrock during a time of fast growth. As a Finance Manager, in this hands-on role, you will own the accounts, play a key role in shaping Driftrock’s financial function, billing processes, and ensure strong financial management across the company. 

Your work will have a significant impact on how we manage budgets, optimise cash flow, strengthen reporting, and maintain financial stability as we continue to grow in this critical phase.

A bit about Driftrock

We are a growing team of 25+, with teammates across the world in product & engineering, customer success, commercial and operations. In this dynamic environment, you'll play a key role across all departments, helping deliver a world-class service to our customers and removing friction for us to grow. 

We're a remote-first company, but we meet from time to time in person when based in the UK and can provide flexible workspaces to give you the freedom to choose how and where you would like to work each day, irrespective of your location. 

We work with some of the world's biggest brands such as BMW, BYD and Mercedes-Benz, as well as some of the world's leading platforms, such as Meta, Auto Trader and Google. We’re at the cutting edge of demand generation technology with plenty of exciting opportunities to unlock value from data as well as helping speed up the transition to electric vehicles.

About the role 

This is a fantastic time to join the Operations team at Driftrock. You will be the third hire in the team and come in at a time of fast growth for the company. 

We’re looking for an experienced, detail-oriented finance professional who can take ownership of all aspects of accounting and financial operations, supporting our growth across the business.

You’ll bring proven experience from a fast-paced scale-up environment, with hands-on expertise in accounting, cashflow modelling, analysis, credit control, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a profitable, fast-growing company with a clear vision and strong product-market fit. You’ll play a key role in building robust financial systems, improving efficiency, and guiding strategic decisions. A competitive salary, generous benefits, and a company share-option scheme are included.

Responsibilities 

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and company finances
• Prepare financial statements and performance reports
• Model and manage cash flow and control spending 
• Ensure tax compliance and regulatory requirements
• Develop financial policies and procedures
• Manage costs and oversee billing operations
• Provide financial insights for strategic decisions
• Coordinate audits and maintain banking relationships
• Automate financial systems and reporting
• Oversee UK payroll and ensure legal compliance and supplier payments
• Track KPIs and report performance to leadership
• Identify and mitigate financial risks
• Collaborate on P&L analysis and client profitability
• Manage statutory filings (Companies House, VAT returns)
• Support international expansion financial requirements

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) 
• 3–4 years’ experience owning finance functions within SaaS or technology businesses
• Advanced financial modelling skills with a data-driven mindset
• Expert user of Xero and subscription billing platforms
• In-depth understanding of UK tax, VAT, and statutory compliance
• Proven experience managing payroll, benefits, and employment law compliance
• Strong record in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Demonstrated ability to define and track KPIs that drive performance
• Experienced in process improvement initiatives
• Confident communicator with executive stakeholders experience

Benefits

• A holiday entitlement of 24 days, increasing a day each year, capped at 28 
• Budget to attend conferences or courses to further your development.
• Flexibility to take courses or time on personal goals.
• Maternity and Paternity - Family comes first, so we have a package that means you can spend the time you need with your growing family 
• Health plan covering medical cover as well as dental, vision, hearing, mental health, cancer, rewards points and more 
• Share options in the company with favourable option agreements 
• A company pension scheme contribution 
• Discounts and perks with CharlieHR 
• Life Assurance and Income Protection policies  

Employees based outside the UK will not be eligible for this role

We will not be considering any recruitment agencies for this role.

"By applying for this job you hereby give us permission to store your data on our secure applicant tracking system and to contact you with regards to Driftrock job opportunities.

We process your data for recruitment purposes only. We would like to keep this data until our open role is filled. When that period is over, we will either delete your data or inform you that we will keep it in our database for similar future roles for subsequent 12 months.

Here’s a link to our privacy policy: . In this policy, you will find information about our compliance with GDPR (data protection law.) You can find how to send us a request to let you access your data that we have collected, request us to delete your data, correct any inaccuracies or restrict our processing of your data.

You have the right to lodge a complaint about the way we handle your data with the UK supervisory authority (Information Commissioner’s Office) or you can contact our DPO for more information or concerns.”

To lead AVK’s transactional finance operations, ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), cash postings, and expense management. The Finance Manager is responsible for maintaining high-quality transactional processes, managing a small team, supporting system improvements, and working collaboratively with the wider finance and commercial teams to enhance cashflow visibility and control.  This role plays a key part in ensuring strong working capital management, accurate financial records, and a foundation of operational excellence within AVK’s growing finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

Transactional Process Management

• Lead day-to-day operations of AP and AR, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions.
• Oversee supplier payments and ensure compliance with agreed terms and internal controls.
• Monitor customer collections, escalating overdue balances and supporting credit control actions.
• Maintain cashbooks, bank reconciliations, and related cash-flow schedules.
• Support the monthly close process by reconciling ledgers and ensuring accurate cut-off.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and develop a team of finance assistants and clerks across AP, AR, and expenses.
• Provide regular feedback, coaching and support team members’ development plans.
• Coordinate workloads and set team priorities in line with the Financial Controller's direction.

Controls & Compliance

• Ensure correct application of internal controls and segregation of duties in transaction processing.
• Support audits and respond to auditor queries on transactional processes and reconciliations.
• Maintain vendor and customer master data in line with company policy.

Collaboration & Improvement

• Work closely with the commercial team to resolve invoice disputes and improve billing processes.
• Liaise with the Financial Controller and FP&A team to improve cash forecasting accuracy.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across transactional processes.
• Support finance system (e.g. NetSuite, Proscope) changes and workflow enhancements.

Requirements

• AAT qualified, or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience managing AP/AR processes within a mid-sized finance function.
• Excellent knowledge of finance systems and Excel; experience with NetSuite or similar ERP desirable.
• Strong people management, organisational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working to deadlines and handling high volumes of data with accuracy.
• Familiarity with UK VAT treatment for invoicing and expenses.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank hols
• Birthday Off
• Pension Plan
• Hybrid working / Flexible working

AVK|SEG does not discriminate on the race, colour, religion, sex, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.  We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the volume of responses, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

Kurt Geiger | About Us

We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style.

We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness  | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Review of month end journals prepare by other team members
• Prepare and post monthly accruals and prepayment journals
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and review monthly cost centre reports for specific areas, identifying and explaining key variances
• Tax compliance
• Ongoing review and improvement of internal controls
• Assist with year-end audit
• Mentoring / training junior team members
• Various other ad-hoc duties within the finance department

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified or qualified by experience with previous accounting experience in a similar management accounts role (preferably retail)
• Motivated individual with good attention to detail 
• Willingness to challenge processes and costs incurred with senior head of departments
• A strong level of MS Excel skills

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Gym Discounts
• Retailtrust support
• Enviable discounts
• Harrods Discount
• Monthly half day Friday’s
• And so much more!

Our Culture  

We’re an energic fast-paced brand that embraces progress and strives for innovation. Hard work is rewarded with new opportunities at every level and kindness is celebrated in everything we do. Our summer working hours accommodate a healthy work life balance. Wellbeing is important to our working culture, which is why we nurture a friendly environment for talent to thrive in, alongside a vibrant social community.

Our Stores

The first Kurt Geiger store opened on London Bond street in 1963.  Today, our brand has global appeal and is distributed in hundreds of cities around the world. We operate over 70 stand-alone stores nationwide, including our new flagship store on London Oxford street, and in over 400 stores globally. Beyond stand-alone stores and retail pop ups, our retail partners include some of the world’s most famous department stores.

We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness |  For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism