Director of operations Work, Jobs in Sevenoaks District, Ken (with Salaries)

Head of Finance Operations
IFRS Foundation —London
- ERP systems
- Business
- Leadership
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Head of Estates Operations
British Transport Police —London
- £72,436.28 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
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Regional Head of Operations
Sanctuary Group —Basildon
- £71,155.30 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Director of Security Operations
Wave —London
- Up to £190,900 a year
- Remote
- Childcare
- Up to 50% travel
- English
Head of Customer Operations
Redress Digital Services Ltd —London
- £5,800 - £7,200 a month
- Full-time
- CRM software
- English
- In-person
- Free parking
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Director of Global Partners - UK, Germany, USA
Storyblok —London
- £132,100 - £205,000 a year
- Remote
- Management
- Sales
- APIs
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Head of Operations (COO Track)
Gonini (previously known as Bezos.ai) —London
- £80,000 - £130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Engineering
- SQL
- Bachelor's degree
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Director of Participant Operations
Our Future Health —London
- From £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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Platform Operations Director
ClearCourse —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- SharePoint
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Global AI Transformation GTM Senior Director - Partnerships
Boston Consulting Group —London
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- AI
Director of Engineering Operations
Pars Dogalgaz Engineering Ltd —London
- £130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Project management
- Relocation assistance
- Flexitime
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Assistant Director of Strategy, Policy and Stakeholder Engagement
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman —London
- £82,000 - £88,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Director of Operations
Tracker Group —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
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Director, Strategic Operations - EMEA
NAVEX —London
- £120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- AI
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Head of Operations
Sessions —London
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Hospitality
- Management
- English
- Employee assistance programme
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Commercial Director - Operations
House of Commons UK Parliament —London
- £90,480 - £119,094 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
13d
HEAD OF PARK OPERATIONS
Merlin Entertainments —Chessington
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Employee discount
6d
Head of Talent Operations
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology —London
- £74,605 - £82,860 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Director of People Operations
Multiverse —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
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Senior Director, People Operations
Legora —London
- £251,600 - £296,000 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Leadership

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Head of Finance Operations

IFRS Foundation -
London

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Job details

Fixed term contract

Qualifications

ERP systems
Business processes
Payroll
Business
Leadership
Accounting
Communication skills

Full job description

Term: 18mth Fixed Term Contract

Location: London

Job purpose: In this fixed-term transformation role, the Head of Finance Operations will lead the end-to-end modernisation of the organisation's Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Payroll functions. The primary mandate is to develop and transition global financial operations into a streamlined, scalable model that ensures rigorous compliance and efficiency. Reporting to the Deputy CFO, this London-based position will lead the functional teams through this period of change, establishing a robust operational framework for the future.

A key focus of this role is to optimise, standardise, and automate finance processes to strengthen controls, improve service quality, and ensure deadlines are consistently met. Special focus will be on the need to operationalise the Global Payroll project as it moves from project to business as usual.

The role will also establish and monitor service-level agreements (SLAs) to ensure timely and accurate delivery of Finance Operations services.

Principal accountabilities:

Leadership & Management

This role is a senior role within the finance team and as such will be expected to lead and develop teams, fostering a high performance culture, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure effective resource planning and workload management to meet business deadlines and service expectations.
Build strong cross-functional relationships with internal stakeholders including Procurement, HR, Treasury, and Financial Control. This includes providing support during any audits.

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Manage the team responsible for the end-to-end AP process and AR processes.
Maintain robust controls and monitor the performance of key SLA's and KPI's.

Payroll

Manage the Global Payroll team and oversee the accurate and timely processing of all payroll activities.
Build and maintain a clear and effective end to end payroll process addressing both standard and complex payrolls.
Lead the payroll related processes and activities required from any Global Mobility queries or requests triggered by the HR team.
Onboard and lead the set up and execution of any additional payrolls or shadow payrolls around the world as required.
Ensure compliance with all relevant employment tax and payroll compliance legislation. Track the performance of the external payroll providers and drive performance improvement initiatives as required.
Partner with HR to ensure payroll inputs are complete, validated, and aligned with contractual and policy requirements.

Process Optimisation & Automation

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Finance Operations to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance control.
Identify opportunities for automation through technology, workflow tools, and system enhancements.
Standardise processes and documentation to ensure consistency and reduce operational risk.

Controls, Compliance & Reporting

Ensure statutory, regulatory, and internal policy compliance across AP, AR, and Payroll.
Develop and monitor KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics to measure performance and service quality.
Prepare regular reporting for senior management on operational performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.

Systems & Technology

Lead the Finance System activities within the Finance team for enhancements or maintenance to the Finance systems (primarily ERP, Reporting etc)
Act as a senior stakeholder in finance systems improvements and upgrades.
Ensure systems are used effectively and teams are trained to maximise capability.
Collaborate with IT and system providers to address issues and optimise workflows.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Qualifications

Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business operations desirable.

Knowledge & Experience

Extensive experience leading Finance Operations functions in either AP, AR, or Payroll.
Demonstrable experience driving process improvement, automation, and operational excellence.
Strong knowledge of financial controls, compliance requirements, and best practice frameworks.
Experience managing teams in a fast-paced, multi-location, multi-currency environment and delivering to strict deadlines.
Familiarity with ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central), CRM (Salesforce), Webshop and workflow/automation tools.
Proven track record in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills & Attributes

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and mentor teams.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and control.
Strong communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
Ability to thrive in change, lead transformation, and drive continuous improvement.
Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Application closing date: 28th June 2026

Please note that while we have a closing date for this application, we reserve the right to interview candidates and potentially close the role early should we find a suitable candidate.

About us

At the IFRS Foundation, we believe better information leads to better decisions. We set financial reporting standards that enable companies to meet the evolving information needs of the global capital markets. United by our purpose to foster trust, growth and long-term financial stability in the global economy, we engage in challenging, meaningful work every day—across all our areas of expertise.

If you share our passion for this mission, we want to hear from you.

Diverse perspectives. International expertise.

Working for our global organisation offers many benefits, including:

rewarding work that serves the public interest;
engagement with diverse international experts;
inclusive and collaborative teams;
intellectually challenging projects;
flexible working arrangements;
numerous areas of specialisation; and
opportunities for professional growth and development.

Diversity and inclusion are seen as key strengths of our organisation. These qualities are essential for us to engage with and meet the needs of our varied global stakeholders, and they are part of what makes the IFRS Foundation a great place to work.

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