Transactional Finance Manager

Transactional Finance Leadership

• Lead the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Credit Control functions, ensuring efficient, accurate, and scalable operations.
• Drive process improvements through automation and best practice, strengthening financial controls and enhancing service delivery.
• Oversee all AP/AR activities, including BACS runs, urgent payments, reconciliations, and compliance checks.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and reporting is high quality.
• Champion modern ways of working, including digital workflows and data-driven decision-making.

Team Development & Business Partnering

• Motivate and develop AP, AR, and Credit Control teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Set clear performance goals aligned with business priorities and support team success.
• Act as the primary contact for transactional finance across the business, delivering responsive and service-oriented support.
• Collaborate with the Finance Director and wider finance team to enhance reporting and influence business performance.

Systems & Compliance

• Promote best practice in financial systems usage (e.g., Salesforce/Certinia), supporting upgrades and workflow improvements.
• Ensure robust controls and compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
• Support audits and manage supplier/customer onboarding processes.