Finance Operations Lead — Scale, Automate & Optimize

Mesh-AI Limited; Wallingford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth technology company in Wallingford seeks a Financial Operations Lead to build and scale finance operations. The role involves implementing financial workflows, managing complex change programs, and driving process improvements within the team. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in finance operations and a strong understanding of financial processes. This position offers meaningful equity, private healthcare, and a range of employee benefits while operating in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Meaningful equity participation

Private healthcare via Bupa

Life insurance

Income protection

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

25 holidays per year

Full meals onsite

Fun team events and snacks

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in finance operations or systems roles in a high-growth environment.
• Experience designing and implementing finance SOPs and operational controls.
• Hands-on experience selecting or implementing an ERP system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement financial operations encompassing AR, AP, billing, and collections.
• Design and document standard operating procedures across finance processes.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to maintain internal finance tools.

Skills

Finance operations experience

Automation and process improvement

Strong understanding of financial processes

Ability to manage complex change

Clear communication

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A high-growth technology company in Wallingford seeks a Financial Operations Lead to build and scale finance operations. The role involves implementing financial workflows, managing complex change programs, and driving process improvements within the team. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in finance operations and a strong understanding of financial processes. This position offers meaningful equity, private healthcare, and a range of employee benefits while operating in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.