Finance Operations Manager - 12 month fixed term contract
Bamford CollectionAbout The Bamford Collection
The Bamford Collection is a group of consciously minded lifestyle brands committed to nourishing and nurturing people and planet. The group encompasses an organic farm and retailer; a considered clothing label; botanical skincare, bath and body collections; wellness destinations around the world; and hospitality experiences that foster a sense of community and celebrate the healing power of escapism.
We champion a slow and sustainable way of living, encouraging our customers to make choices that are greener for the planet as well as kinder to their bodies and minds.
About The Role
The Bamford Collection is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Operations Manager to join the business on a 12-month fixed-term contract, leading a significant transformation programme across the Finance function as part of the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Finance Operations within a dynamic and growing luxury lifestyle business. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will lead the redesign of operational finance processes, drive improvements in financial controls and governance, and support the successful transition to a new ERP environment.
While overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and cash management processes, the primary focus of the role will be transformation delivery, process optimisation and building a high-performing finance operations function capable of delivering best-in-class standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead the transformation of Finance Operations processes as part of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation, driving automation and process improvements across AP, AR and cash management.
- Design and implement robust financial controls, ensuring compliance with internal policies, audit requirements and regulatory standards.
- Act as the Finance Operations lead for the ERP implementation, overseeing data migration, user acceptance testing and team training.
- Manage stakeholder relationships across Finance, IT and Operations to ensure successful delivery of transformation objectives.
- Develop KPI and reporting frameworks to improve operational visibility, accuracy and performance.
- Lead, coach and develop the Finance Operations team, building capability and supporting a smooth transition into the new ERP environment.
Requirements
- Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualified is essential.
- Experience: Demonstrable experience in Finance transformation, process redesign, and financial controls improvement.
- Track record: Proven track record of delivering change in a project or programme environment, ideally within an ERP implementation context.
- Financial controls: Strong understanding of financial controls frameworks, audit requirements, and governance best practices.
- Data management: Experience of data management, master data governance, and data quality improvement.
- ERP systems: Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or equivalent ERP is highly desirable.
- Stakeholder management: Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence at senior levels.
- People management: People management experience, with the ability to lead and develop a small team through change.
- Organisation: High levels of personal organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Working Arrangements
- Hours: 40 hours a week
- Location: 5 days in the office, Kingham, Oxfordshire
- Contract: 12-month fixed-term
Benefits
- Discounts: Range of discounts on products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one.
- Volunteering Days: One paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice.
- Private Medical: Subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
- Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
- Life Assurance: Life assurance cover equivalent to up to a year of your annual salary.
- Mental Health Support: Employee Assistance Programme providing 24-hour support, seven days a week.
About Bamford Collection
Bamford Collection is a group of lifestyle brands that brought together Daylesford Organic, Bamford and Daylesford Stays. The group encompasses an organic farm and retailer, a clothing label, botanical skincare and bath and body collections, wellness destinations, and hospitality experiences, with a stated emphasis on sustainable, mindful living.
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