Finance Operations Manager

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Finance Operations Manager to join our EMEA accounting team based in our Leeds offices ( Hybrid 3 days a week).

About the Role

Finance Operations Manager plays a key role within the EMEA Accounting team, supporting the delivery of efficient and effective finance operations across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Deductions.

Working closely with leaders across Finance and the wider business, you will help drive operational performance, support continuous process improvement and ensure strong financial controls. You'll use data and collaboration to identify opportunities for improvement while helping the team deliver consistent, scalable processes that support the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Operations

• Support the day-to-day effectiveness of finance operations across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Deductions.
• Help ensure operational accuracy, timely month-end close activities and compliance with internal SOX controls.
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and service delivery.
• Support resolution of operational issues by working closely with internal stakeholders and shared service teams.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Build strong working relationships across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams.
• Partner with managers across the business to deliver operational improvements and resolve cross-functional challenges.
• Support the Finance Director and senior leadership team with operational reporting and initiatives as required.
• Share best practice and contribute to consistent ways of working across the EMEA region.

KPI & Performance Management

• Monitor and report on key operational KPIs and Voice of the Customer (VOC) metrics.
• Analyse trends and performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support action plans to improve service levels, operational efficiency and customer experience.

Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on standardisation, automation and operational excellence.
• Work with Finance Systems and Technology teams to support ERP enhancements and system improvements.
• Support implementation of new processes and ensure effective adoption across teams.

Governance & Controls

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