Ops Manager

Description:

The Role: Ops Manager

Location: Sheffield, UK

Position Type: Contract Inside IR35

Remote work option Available: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

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* Responsible for end-to-end ownership of Area COO activity, covering financial, workforce and third party/vendor management

* Supporting design and delivery of strategic initiatives, including development of business cases and benefit validation to support transformation

* Management to target of a significant annual operating plan across all countries of operation (c.65 countries), including identification and delivery of savings opportunities to meet targets

* Workforce management, from planning and forecasting, to role requisitions and off-boarding

* Rate setting, recharges and billing to recover the costs for services provided to the Bank

* Performing and supporting vendor management tasks, including risk management, operational performance, negotiations, and competitive processes (major deals, RFIs and RFPs)

* Managing purchase to pay, including third party spend approval processes, purchase order creation, and invoice approvals

* Financial reporting and generation of management information in support of decision making.

Essential Skillset/Experience:

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* 5 years plus business management or relevant experience, ideally within Financial Services technology functions

* Knowledge of accounting principles and practices (qualified or part qualified preferred)

* Business case development

* Strong stakeholder management capability and excellent communication at all levels of seniority

* Experience working with annual operations plans and multi-million dollar global contracts, programs and initiatives

* Sound knowledge and understanding of the global technology landscape and industry

* Experience of working in a diverse global team

* Proven ability to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely

* Flexible and adaptable to changing activities, schedules and work loads