Overview
The Operations Manager role is a hands-on, administrative position supporting various aspects of Finance, Operations, and Purchasing within a specialist automotive technology firm. This contract, lasting between 3 to 6 months, will involve close collaboration with the management team and requires an adaptable individual who can manage diverse tasks while contributing to a small, fast-paced organization. This position offers flexible working hours initially set for four days a week, with the possibility to extend to five days as needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative support across Finance, Operations and Purchasing.
- Support processing of invoices, expenses and general finance administration.
- Assist with purchase orders and purchasing administration.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, invoices, deliveries and outstanding actions.
- Maintain accurate purchasing, finance and operational records.
- Support supplier and procurement processes.
- Assist with reconciliations and financial documentation where required.
- Help improve administrative processes and organisation where appropriate.
Requirements
- Previous experience within Finance Administration, Operations Administration, Purchasing, or Procurement.
- Comfortable working across several business functions rather than having a narrowly defined remit.
- Experience with invoices, purchase orders, suppliers, and financial administration.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and general systems skills.
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
- Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and work independently.
- Confident in communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Experience within a small/SME environment is advantageous.