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Finance Operations Manager

Finance Operations Manager at Advanced (Birmingham, UK). Lead credit control, O2C process, and ServiceNow query management. Drive cash targets, aged debt reduction, team development. 7+ yrs O2C experience required. Competitive benefits, bonus, pension.

ServiceNow Role Type:
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Sales
ServiceNow Modules:
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Governance, Risk, and Compliance
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Problem Management
ServiceNow Certifications (nice to have):

Job description

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December 3, 2025

We’re looking for a proactive, commercially-minded Finance Operations Manager to lead our Credit Control and Query Management function. This is a pivotal role within our Finance Operations team, driving the effectiveness and integrity of the full Order-to-Cash (O2C) process.

Requirements

  • Lead the credit control team to achieve cash and overdue debt targets
  • Drive aged debt reduction, maintain weekly Top 50 Debtors reporting, and provide cashflow insights
  • Ensure timely allocation, remittances, customer statements, and escalate risks impacting month-end
  • Oversee the query process in ServiceNow, ensuring efficient triage and resolution
  • Reduce aged queries, escalate blockers, and maintain strong credit note governance
  • Partner with Billing and Sales to ensure timely, accurate invoicing
  • Address root causes of credit notes, monitor unallocated credits, and minimise accrued revenue
  • Accountable for the full lifecycle from order entry to cash collection
  • Remove process bottlenecks and lead continuous improvement across billing, collections, and renewals
  • Coach and develop the Credit Operations Lead and Credit Control team
  • Set KPIs, drive performance, and foster a culture of accountability and ownership
  • Maintain clean, audit-ready ledgers and oversee allocation performance
  • Deliver clear reporting on aged debt, cash performance, credit notes, queries, billing backlog, and orders on hold

Benefits

  • Wellbeing focused
  • Annual Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Personal Growth
  • Development Programmes
  • Performance Bonus
  • Online Learning Platform: SkillsHub!
  • Financial wellbeing
  • Pension Scheme
  • Income protection insurance
  • Recognition
  • Performance & Talent
  • Making a Difference
  • MatchIt!
  • Volunteering Time
  • Pennies from Heaven

Requirements Summary

7+ years in Finance Operations or O2C roles, proven success driving cash and overdue targets, strong leadership and stakeholder management capability, deep O2C process and controls knowledge, strong analytical skills and attention to detail