Investigo
Finance Manager
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Transactional Finance Manager
Role Purpose
The Transactional Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring the efficient processing of all transactional activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
This role will lead a small finance team, drive process improvements, and ensure robust financial controls are in place.
Key Responsibilities
Team Management
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of three transactional finance staff.
- Allocate workloads and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and support.
Accounts Payable (AP)
- Oversee purchase ledger processes, including invoice processing, approvals, and payment runs.
- Ensure supplier payments are accurate and made on time.
- Manage supplier relationships and resolve escalated issues.
Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Oversee sales ledger, billing, and collection processes.
- Monitor aged debt and drive timely collections.
- Implement effective credit control procedures to minimise bad debt.
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Cash & Banking
- Manage daily cash flow and banking activities.
- Prepare short-term cash flow forecasts.
- Ensure bank reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
Processes & Controls
- Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Maintain accurate financial records and audit trails.
Month-End & Reporting Support
- Support month-end close activities, including AP, AR, and bank reconciliations.
- Provide reporting and analysis on transactional finance activities.
- Work closely with the Finance Director to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
Systems
- Oversee finance systems used for transactional processing.
- Support finance system upgrades, improvements, and implementations where required.
Key Requirements
Experience
- Proven experience in a transactional finance role, such as AP Manager, AR Manager, Transactional Finance Manager, or Finance Manager.
- Previous experience managing or supervising a small team.
- Experience working within an SME environment is preferred.
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Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of end-to-end transactional finance processes.
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and drive efficiencies.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective internal and external relationships.
Qualifications
- AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA preferred.
- Relevant practical experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timeliness and accuracy of accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.
- Reduction in aged debtors and overdue balances.
- Accuracy of reconciliations and financial records.
- Delivery of process efficiency improvements and automation initiatives.
- Team performance, engagement, and development.
Personal Attributes
- Hands-on and proactive approach.
- Strong problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced SME environment.
- Collaborative, adaptable, and team-oriented.
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