Transactional Finance Manager

As the Transactional Finance Manager based in Richmond, you'll be responsible for:

The Transactional Finance Manager will take ownership of all aspects of cash management, banking, and treasury operations, ensuring liquidity and financial stability for the business. This role will lead a team responsible for cash forecasting, credit control, and accounts receivable, while managing external relationships with customers, banking partners, and internal Group Treasury. The position is pivotal in driving operational excellence and strategic influence-leading the transition to a new banking partner, managing borrowing requirements, placing short-term deposits, and supporting foreign exchange exposure. It combines technical expertise with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement, making it an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking finance professional.Responsibilities:

Credit Control & Accounts Receivable

• Oversee credit control and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely collections and accurate customer account management
• Manage customer credit limits and proactively mitigate credit risk through effective monitoring and engagement

Cash Management & Treasury Leadership

• Oversee daily cash management, ensuring optimal liquidity and efficient use of funds
• Lead cash forecasting processes to provide accurate visibility of short- and medium-term cash requirements
• Manage borrowing requirements with Group Treasury and ensure timely placement of surplus funds on short-term deposit

Banking & External Relationships

• Act as the key liaison with external banking partners, ensuring smooth operations and strong relationship management
• Lead the transition to a new banking partner, ensuring minimal disruption and robust controls

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the cash management team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Build capability within the team to support future growth and complexity

Foreign Exchange Exposure

• Support management of FX requirements, liaising with Group Treasury to ensure appropriate hedging and risk mitigation strategies

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all cash management and treasury activities comply with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
• Maintain strong controls and documentation to safeguard assets and mitigate financial risk

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key partner to Group Treasury and external banking institutions, ensuring alignment and collaboration
• Provide insight and recommendations to senior finance leadership on cash and liquidity strategies