Finance Operations Manager
Hybrid within the UK, with the requirement to travel to Central London head office
About us
The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and work on five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voice in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 150 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of evidence-based policymaking in sustainable development for over 50 years.
We are now looking for a Finance Operations Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week with hybrid working arrangements within the UK and occasional travel to our central London office.
The Benefits
– Salary of £44,892 – £55,773 per annum (dependent on experience)
– 25 days’ annual leave per year (increasing with service) plus bank holidays and additional leave over Christmas
– 7.5% employer pension contributions
– Flexible hybrid working options
– Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
– Interest-free season ticket loan (subject to eligibility)
– Cycle-to-work scheme
– Employee protection scheme (life, critical illness, income protection)
– Employee Assistance Programme
– Support with therapy treatment (up to £200 over five years)
– Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours and temporary working outside the UK (with approval)
– Individual training allowance, study leave, and sabbatical policies
– Support with relocation costs and visa sponsorship (subject to eligibility)
– Compassionate and dependents leave
– Eye test and glasses reimbursement
This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally respected organisation where your financial expertise will contribute to a mission with genuine social and environmental impact.
You’ll enjoy a flexible and supportive working culture that values work-life balance, professional growth, and the freedom to shape how and where you work.
What’s more, with an impressive benefits package, opportunities for personal development, and a collaborative international environment, you’ll thrive both professionally and personally.
The Role
As Finance Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in driving the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of IIED’s core finance functions—Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processing. You will lead the continuous optimisation of financial workflows and systems, embedding performance metrics to ensure high-quality service delivery. Managing a small finance team, you will champion data-driven improvements, ensure compliance with IIED’s financial policies and regulatory compliances, and deliver responsive support to internal and external stakeholders across a globally distributed organisation.
Specifically, you will:
– Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and staff expense processes to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial operations
– Lead continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining workflows and leveraging digital tools to enhance efficiency and data accuracy
– Develop and monitor performance metrics to drive service excellence and support strategic decision-making
– Manage stakeholder relationships across the organisation, ensuring clear communication, issue resolution, and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs)
– Lead, mentor, and develop the AP and AR Officers, setting clear objectives and fostering a high-performance, collaborative team culture
About You
To be considered as a Finance Operations Manager, you will need:
– Part-qualified with CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or AAT qualification or equivalent experience
– Demonstrated experience managing AP, AR and staff expenses in a non-profit or international organisation
– Experience using financial systems (e.g. Access Dimensions), automation tools, and reporting dashboards
– Line management experience, including mentoring and performance development
– Practical knowledge of multi-currency financial management
– A strong understanding of financial accounting principles and charity sector requirements
– Proficiency in Excel and accounting software
– Strong written and verbal communication skills
– The ability to present financial information to non-financial audiences
Please note, you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.
This role is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with our safeguarding and safer recruitment commitments. A criminal record will not automatically bar you from employment; any disclosed information will be considered fairly and confidentially, in accordance with our recruitment procedures and the nature of the role.
The closing date for this role is 15th June 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Finance Manager, Financial Operations Manager, Head of Finance Operations, or Accounts and Transactions Manager.
IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED’s workforce including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don’t satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role.
So, if you want to make a global impact as our Finance Operations Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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