Finance Operations Team Leader - Maternity Cover

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our Finance team in Ystrad Mynach as Finance Operations Team leader.

In this role, you’ll oversee and support the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and collections while maintaining compliance with policies and regulations.

You’ll lead by example, monitoring performance, providing coaching, and fostering accountability. With a focus on efficiency, you’ll also drive process improvements and help build a culture of continuous improvement across the team.

• Supervise and support the AR and AP teams, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and collections.

• Monitor performance, provide coaching, and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

• Implement process improvements and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

• Oversee end-to-end AP and AR processes, including vendor and customer account management.

• Ensure timely resolution of discrepancies and support month-end closing procedures.

• Liaise with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues quickly.

• Ensure companies comply with local tax requirements including UK VAT

• Manage intercompany reconciliation processes.

• Ensure accuracy of intercompany balances and resolve mismatches across entities.

• Provide input into the monthly cash flow forecast, including expected receipts and payments.

• Monitor actual cash movements against forecasts and highlight variances.

• Collaborate with the team to support liquidity planning and reporting.

• Experience in a multi-entity or international business environment.

• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).

• Accounting qualification or working towards one (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA) is an advantage.

• Proven experience in a similar Office Manager or Finance Operations role, with team leadership responsibilities.

• Solid understanding of AR and AP processes, accounting principles, and intercompany accounting.

• Experience with cash flow forecasting or working capital management is desirable.

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays

• Contributory pension scheme (6% employer contribution)

• Flexible working hours

• Life Assurance (x4 salary)

• Reward and recognition scheme

• Employer Assistance Programme with 24/7 remote GP service

• Annual flu jabs

• Cycle to work scheme

• Corporate discount on gym membership

• Savings and discounts

• Reimbursement of professional membership fees

• Referral incentives

• Social events

• Volunteering day

Biotage is the Global Go-To Separations Company, supporting customers from drug discovery and development through to diagnostics and analytical testing with intelligent and sustainable workflow solutions. Our expertise and top tier separation solutions play a key role in streamlining our customers’ workflows and improving their outcomes. Headquartered in Sweden, Biotage operates globally with 700 employees, serving over 80 countries.