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Finance Operations Manager

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Banking & Finance
  • London

Requirements

  • Have solid AP & AR experience, which includes working with multiple currencies and legal entities
  • Have experience implementing AP tools from scratch
  • Knowledge of Netsuite, Kefron and Spendesk would be a bonus!
  • Have experience managing a team and genuinely love delivering through others. You’re comfortable guiding, evaluating and flexing your style to get the best from those around you.
  • Strong excel skills
  • You’re enthusiastic, passionate and keen to deliver impactful results
  • You have collaborative style that enables you to work with a range of different people and teams and you are motivated to build relationships with key stakeholders
  • You’re organised and take a thoughtful approach to planning and prioritising your work
  • Proactive and comfortable taking ownership of significant areas of work
  • Excited about problem-solving, and love to take a logical and collaborative approach to finding solutions

Responsibilities

  • Overseeing daily processing of invoices to ensure they are completed accurately and timely
  • Management of weekly supplier payment runs, ensuring timely payment of all supplier invoices
  • Ownership of organising the resolution of queries from the business within the official finance request channels
  • Leading Accounts Payable Month End closing processes
  • Preparation of Month End Accounts Payable accruals to be recorded
  • Monthly reconciliation of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Balance Sheet Accounts
  • Detailed understanding of supplier accounts and supporting the team with investigating discrepancies
  • Supporting the team with management of the accounts receivable balances and ensuring timely receipt of ageing invoices
  • Implementation of appropriate reporting presentations for our senior management team
  • Continual review, management and improvement of the processing team controls to increase accuracy and efficiency
  • Business partnering with internal teams for the continual review and automation of processes
  • Monthly review of UK and NL Payroll, checking monthly inputs and variances
  • Monthly submission of UK Pension contributions
  • Supporting the business with any payroll related queries
  • Supporting the team with any questions they have and ensuring all team members are engaged and clear on their responsibilities

FAQs

What is the role of a Finance Operations Manager at Bloom & Wild?

The Finance Operations Manager is responsible for leading the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) team, overseeing the processing of invoices and expenses across all three brands, managing supplier payment runs, resolving finance-related queries, supporting month-end activities, and implementing process improvements.

What specific responsibilities will I have in this role?

Responsibilities include overseeing daily invoice processing, managing supplier payments, leading month-end closing processes for accounts payable, preparing accruals, reconciling balance sheet accounts, supporting accounts receivable management, and partnering with internal teams for process automation.

What qualifications or experience do I need for this position?

Ideal candidates should have solid experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable, familiarity with working across multiple currencies and legal entities, previous experience in implementing AP tools, and knowledge of Netsuite, Kefron, and Spendesk is a plus.

What skills does Bloom & Wild value for this role?

Important skills include strong leadership and management abilities, advanced Excel skills, collaborative and relationship-building capabilities, organizational skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a genuine enthusiasm for delivering impactful results.

Is there a specific team structure within the Finance department?

Yes, the Finance department is organized into three core teams: Financial Control & Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Finance Operations & Compliance.

What benefits are offered to employees at Bloom & Wild?

Employees enjoy flexible working hours, the option to work abroad for up to 30 days a year, a choice to take equity options, enhanced family leave policies, mental health support, a healthcare cash plan, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

What is the company culture like at Bloom & Wild?

Bloom & Wild fosters a culture of care and inclusivity, emphasizing collaboration, empathy, and growth. The company encourages openness, diverse perspectives, and a thoughtful approach to work.

How does Bloom & Wild support employee development?

The company offers a flexible training framework through the Bloom & Learn programme, mentorship opportunities, internal and external speaker sessions, and various initiatives to support career growth.

What should I expect during the application process?

Bloom & Wild emphasizes a supportive and welcoming application process. They encourage candidates to ask questions and seek clarification during interviews to ensure mutual fit, and welcome feedback on the candidate experience.

Will I be working remotely or in the office?

The role offers flexibility in working arrangements. While core hours are set from 10-4, employees can arrange their start and end times according to what works best for them, in agreement with their manager. The balance of in-office and remote work can vary depending on team needs.

Europe's #1 online flower company, home to the Bloom & WIld, bloomon and Bergamotte brands, trading across 8 countries

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
201-500
Employees
2013
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Bloom & Wild is re-inventing the $60B global flower industry. Over a billion flower exchanges take place every year and industry satisfaction levels are low. Driven by our core belief that you can never care too much or be too thoughtful, we do things a little differently. From inventing letterbox flowers to founding The Thoughtful Marketing Movement. And we’ve seen impressive traction to date. We are Europe’s largest direct to consumer flower company. As the inventor of letterbox flowers, Bloom & Wild is powered by great ideas that are rooted in continuously improving the experience for our customers. On a mission to make sending and receiving flowers the joy it should be for both the sender and the recipient, we promise beautiful, brilliantly-designed letterbox surprises and make-a-statement bouquets. Our flowers are sent as the freshest buds, carefully packed and ready to bloom for arrangements that last. The result is almost 60k five star reviews and the status of the UK’s most-loved online florist. Since launching in 2013 we’ve raised £126m of venture capital and private equity funding from investors including General Catalyst, Index Ventures, Burda Principal Investments and MMC Ventures. We’ve been named one of the 5 fastest growing tech companies in Europe and are alumni of Tech Nation’s Future Fifty. We were also one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Small Companies to Work For 2020. We’ve got a brilliant ideas-led innovation culture. And we’re looking for people from all backgrounds to help drive our next exciting stage of growth. If you’re interested in joining us, please take a look at our open roles on our jobs tab. Bloom & Wild acquired bloomon in April 2021 and Bergamotte in July 2021, cementing our position as Europe's leading online flower company. Together, we are active in 8 countries. We are home to a family of 3 strong brands, Bloom & Wild, bloomon and Bergamotte.

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