About M247

We’re so proud of the people and team at M247; our success and growth are a real joint effort. The key to our amazing team is simple – we focus on recruiting the best person for the job. We then create opportunities and equip you with the skills you need to build a successful career.

Our vision is for M247 to be the digital growth and innovation partner of choice. Underpinned by our heritage in connectivity and unified communications (UC) and advanced by our passion for cloud and application-based innovation, we enable our customers to grow and compete in the digital era.

Every single person at M247 has a part to play in our future success, so we look forward to your application and hopefully welcoming you into our team!

Head of Operational Finance and Projects

Manchester (with hybrid working)

Are you a highly experienced and talented Head of Operational Finance, who’d relish the opportunity to work for a progressive, market-leading technology solutions business? If so, then read on…

Your role

In this exciting and pivotal Head of Operational Finance and Projects opportunity here at M247, you’ll strategically lead and develop our diverse and multidisciplined Finance Team.

As the ideal candidate in this varied and business-critical role, you’ll be a natural problem solver who’s accustomed to having influence and autonomy to manage change, whilst being credible and impactful within the telecoms and/or IT sector. As part of an ambitious and expanding business, this is an ideal opportunity for you as a highly motivated Head of Operational Finance to take the next step in your career.

What you’ll do:

• You’ll oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking & Billing functions to ensure the timely processing of day to day transactions.
• You’ll be responsible for the day to day cash management and short term cash forecasting for UK operations.
• You’ll also be responsible for delivery of month end close within the agreed timetable and relevant balance sheet ownership.
• You’ll be the main point of contact with bank on day to day matters
• You’ll provide ongoing support and development to direct reports and wider team
• You’ll review all processes, including the development and implementation of new processes to drive efficiencies across the team, ensure robustness and improve value of the outputs.
• You’ll support with business transformation projects in particular consideration of financial implications of key decisions
• You'll be the main point of contact and lead improvement projects for financial systems within M247
• You’ll provide provision of ad-hoc analysis for the Management Team and support the annual audit process.

Your package and perks

• up to £75,000 (negotiable) basic salary, based on experience.
• Healthcare Cash Plan and PERKS.
• Company Life Assurance scheme offering 3 times annual salary upon death in service.
• Auto-Enrolment Pension with 3% Employer Contribution.
• Access to payable gym classes.
• Free Car Parking (available 24/7 limited spaces).
• Hybrid office and remote working.
• Flexible working accommodated where possible.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• 24 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holidays an extra day to use on your birthday.
• Holiday purchasing scheme (up to 5 additional days).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company sick pay.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – up to £1,000 reward for successful recommendation.

Your skills and experience

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified or QBE
• Experience in a similar role covering sales and purchase ledger responsibility preferably in a fast paced and complex environment
• Proven experience of problem solving and analysis techniques
• Experience in dealing with multiple complex demands from various areas of the business and various levels of seniority
• Ability to deal with detail yet understand and communicate the big picture
• Ability to influence across variety of roles and levels
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent written and communication skills

What next?

Our established, expanding and exciting values-led business is bustling with diversity, talent and experience.

If you’re looking for your next step as a Head of Operational Finance and Projects and want to play a key role in our team in a company offering the latest cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you.

Why not join us?

All applicants, regardless of gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, religion, socio-economic status or any other factor will be treated equally and fairly in the application process.