Operations Manager - Financial Advice
6 days ago
London
Operations Manager - Financial Advice London EC1A £45,000 – £55,000 + Bonus & Benefits We’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day business operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and profitability, of our Independant Financial Advisory business. This role bridges strategy and execution, supporting business growth and smooth internal processes. Key Responsibilities Finance & Operations • Oversee income reconciliation, payroll, and bank reconciliation, • Support management accounts and financial reporting, • Manage CRM systems and third-party tech stack Compliance & Regulation • Ensure FCA and regulatory compliance (GABRIEL, PII, CPD, T&C), • Liaise with compliance consultants and regulatory bodies, • Monitor file reviews and management information (MI), • Lead internal committees and adviser reviews HR & Administration • Manage recruitment, contracts, and staff reviews, • Oversee incentives and team performance, • Support business planning, board meetings, and IT/security, • Coordinate marketing activity and supplier relationships About You • 5+ years’ experience in operations or senior admin within a regulated financial environment, • Experience managing teams, • Degree educated (preferred), • Professional qualifications (Level 4 Diploma, Prince2, or accounting – desirable), • Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge You’re organised, detail-oriented, proactive, and a strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude. Benefits • Quarterly bonus (up to £11,000 p.a.), • Private medical & travel insurance, • Gym membership, • Excellent pension, • Flexible working (2 days from home), • Generous holiday allowance