Finance Manager

Operational Finance Manager

About Finova 

Finova is the UK's leading lending and savings technology provider, supporting one in every five mortgages nationwide. Our agile, cloud-native solutions enable over 60 banks, building societies, specialist lenders, equity release providers and a network of 2,400+ brokers to stay ahead in a competitive market.

Built on open architecture and backed by deep industry expertise, our platform is designed to scale. Each year, we process over £50 billion in loans, manage nearly £50 billion in savings, and support the digital servicing of more than 650,000 UK borrower accounts.

Be part of a team that’s driving innovation, enabling growth and shaping the future of UK lending.

For Lenders 

Finova offers a flexible, modular technology suite designed to help lenders move faster, scale efficiently and deliver standout digital experiences.

Financial Institutions use Finova to launch products faster, process applications up to 50% more efficiently and reduce operational costs — all while staying fully compliant in a fast-moving market. 

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive, highly organized Operational Finance Manager to take ownership of our day-to-day finance operations and transactional processes. In this role, you will be instrumental in building, documenting, and scaling robust internal controls, governance, and procedures to support our continued growth.

You will lead core operational functions—including AP, AR, payroll oversight, expenses, and tax compliance—while partnering closely with commercial teams and cross-functional stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant with a passion for process optimization, automation, and team mentorship to make a tangible impact across the business.

About you:

• Qualified Accountant: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification is required, with a minimum of 1-2 years of post-qualification experience focused on finance operations.

• Leadership Skills: Proven track record of managing, coaching, and delegating effectively to junior team members.

• Systems & ERP: Experience with NetSuite is highly advantageous; strong proficiency with financial software and operational tech stacks.

• Mindset & Drive: A motivated self-starter who thrives on tackling complex challenges, driving continuous improvement, and proactively delivering value to senior leadership.

• Tax & Compliance: Demonstrated, hands-on experience with VAT returns and employee-related taxes.

What will you be doing?

Operations & Process Improvement

• Establish, lead, and optimize day-to-day finance operations, ensuring core transactional processes run smoothly and efficiently.

• Design, document, and continuously improve robust financial procedures, internal controls, and governance frameworks to support business scalability.

• Drive standardization and continuous improvement across the department by leveraging technology, automation, and process redesign.

Transactional & Financial Management

• Procure-to-Pay (P2P): Oversee AP operations, ensuring accurate, timely invoice processing, supplier payments, cash management with banking partners, and strengthened supplier onboarding/governance.

• Order-to-Cash (O2C): Oversee billings, collections, and debtor management to optimize cash conversion and minimize aged debt.

• Payroll & Expenses: Review and oversee monthly payroll with our third-party provider, ensuring accurate calculations and full documentation. Manage corporate cards and assist with fortnightly expense reclaim reviews.

• Month-End & Reconciliations: Prepare and review key control account reconciliations during month-end closes.

Strategic Partnering & Leadership

• Partner with commercial teams to establish clear, consistent revenue recognition processes aligned with company goals.

• Lead regular meetings with business stakeholders to build strong cross-functional relationships and align operational priorities.

• Mentor, coach, and guide junior team members, delegating work effectively and serving as an escalation point for complex operational issues.

• Provide ad-hoc analysis and support key strategic projects for senior leadership and the broader finance team.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid working ️ We operate on a hybrid model that is primarily office-based, requiring three days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder.

• Private medical insurance ‍⚕️
  Comprehensive health cover, with the option to add your family to your plan, because your well-being matters to us.

• Life assurance & income protection
  We provide life assurance and income protection to give you peace of mind for the future

• Family friendly policies
  Our enhanced family-friendly policy goes beyond maternity and paternity leave, offering paid time off for when plans change or alternative paths to parenthood are needed.

• Work from anywhere
  Some thrive in the office, others at home — and many do best with choice. With approval, Finova employees can work abroad for up to 4 weeks each year.

• Flexible holiday package ️
  Enjoy 25 days paid holiday allowance, plus all public holidays. And, you can rebook any public holidays for a day that aligns with your personal beliefs or celebration calendar. We also offer holiday trading allowing you to purchase or sell your holiday allowance.

• Company pension scheme
  With salary exchange, you save on tax and can build a secure future.

• Employee assistance programme
  We understand that mental health is just as important as physical health. Access to a 24/7 confidential counselling helpline ensures you have support when you need it.

• Electric car scheme
  Get a brand-new electric vehicle with salary sacrifice as a benefit, paid for through your gross monthly pay, saving on Income Tax and National Insurance.

• Health cash plan
  Our Health Cash Plan empowers you to prioritise your wellbeing by providing effortless reimbursement for everyday healthcare costs, from dental and optical visits to physiotherapy.

• Gym discounts ️
  Achieve your fitness goals for less with GymFlex, which offers significant savings on annual memberships at over 3,000 gyms and leisure centers nationwide.

• Perks that matter
  We fuel your day with a fully stocked pantry of fresh fruit and snacks and keep the team spirit high with weekly socials and events.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re passionate about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, please reach out, we’d love to discuss how your skills and experiences align with our needs.