Head of Transactions & Transformation

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Transactional Services & Transformation to join a successful organisation based in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional with a strong background in transactional finance (with a significant amount of experience overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable), process improvement and transformation to play a key role in driving operational efficiencies across the business. This is not a people management role, but rather a highly influential position focused on reviewing, improving and transforming transactional finance processes, systems and controls. The successful candidate will work closely with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement, introduce efficiencies and help shape a more streamlined, automated and effective finance function.

Key Responsibilities
- Review and assess existing transactional finance processes across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and wider finance operations.
- Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to streamline processes and enhance performance.
- Drive finance transformation initiatives, focusing on automation, standardisation and best practice.
- Work closely with stakeholders across finance and the wider business to deliver process improvements.
- Review existing finance systems, with a particular focus on maximising functionality and efficiencies within SAP S/4HANA.
- Develop and implement robust processes, procedures and financial controls.
- Lead process improvement projects from initial review through to successful implementation.
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes, improve accuracy and enhance reporting.
- Establish KPIs and performance measures to monitor the effectiveness of transactional finance operations.
- Support wider business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

We are looking for an experienced transactional finance professional who is passionate about improving processes, challenging existing ways of working and delivering meaningful change. My client is offering an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary, flexible hours, hybrid working, generous holidays and much more so apply now
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed