Senior Transactional Finance Manager

Are you an experienced finance operations leader looking for your next interim opportunity? We're working with a well-established financial services business in Birmingham City Centre who are seeking a Senior Transactional Finance Manager to oversee their transactional finance function during a maternity cover period.

This is a senior-level role, blending operational oversight and strategic leadership across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash Management. You'll be responsible for leading an established team, improving processes, and ensuring compliance within a fast-paced, regulated environment.

You'll lead the day-to-day operations of the transactional finance team, overseeing key functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury. Your focus will be on delivering timely, accurate, and compliant processing, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, embed automation, and support ongoing transformation across the finance function.

In this role, you'll manage and develop the team to ensure high performance and strong service delivery, while also championing a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll take ownership of system and process improvements, including leading ERP developments and driving best practice across all areas.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll report on KPIs and performance metrics, ensure alignment with wider business goals, and act as the key point of contact for all transactional finance matters. You'll also be responsible for ensuring strong controls, mitigating financial risk, and maintaining full compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

• Significant experience in a senior finance operations or shared services role.
• Strong background in Accounts Payable, Receivable, and Cash Management.
• Proven experience managing and developing high-performing finance teams.
• Comfortable working with ERP systems and leading system improvement projects.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiencies and deliver change.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Background in process automation and digital transformation initiatives.

• A flexible hybrid working model - 2 days in the Birmingham City Centre office, 3 days from home.
• A senior leadership role with full ownership of the transactional finance function.
• A chance to join a supportive, values-led organisation during a key period of transition.
• Real scope to shape processes, improve systems, and influence long-term improvements.

A brilliant opportunity for a senior transactional finance professional to lead a capable team, drive improvement, and make a real impact during a key period of maternity cover. Immediate or short-notice start preferred!

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