DWF
Senior Record-to-Report, Accounts Payable and Management Information Manager
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Senior Record-to-Report, Accounts Payable and Management Information Manager
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join DWF in a senior leadership role within our Finance Shared Services Centre. As Senior Manager – Record to Report (R2R) & Accounts Payable (AP), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of finance operations across a complex, international business, driving:
- Transformation
- Automation
- Service excellence
- Strong financial governance
Reporting to the FSSC Director and as a member of the Finance Services Leadership Team, you will lead strategic initiatives that enhance:
- Financial performance
- Operational efficiency
- Business growth
This role is based in our Manchester office, with an expectation of being in the office three days per week.
Responsibilities
As Senior Manager – R2R & AP, you will be accountable for:
- Operational performance, strategic development, and continuous improvement of Record to Report (R2R) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions.
- Leading teams across:
- General Ledger
- Fixed Assets
- Intercompany
- Financial Close
- Accounts Payable
- Oversight of the end-to-end financial close and payables lifecycle, ensuring:
- Timely and accurate financial reporting
- Robust controls
- Compliant procurement processes
- Effective supplier management
You will:
- Establish and maintain scalable operating models
- Support multiple business units and geographies
- Foster a customer-focused culture based on accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Collaborative Leadership Working closely with:
- Senior Finance leaders
- Finance Business Partners
- Local finance teams
- Technology and Operations teams
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You will drive:
- Standardisation
- Automation
- Digital transformation initiatives
- Control and compliance activities
- Ensuring audit readiness
- Strengthening risk management frameworks
Act as a key escalation point for stakeholders by supporting:
- Transformation
- Integration
- System migration programmes
Deliver insightful reporting and service excellence that enables informed business decision-making.
What Will Help You Succeed in This Role?
Essential
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Significant leadership experience within:
- Record to Report (R2R)
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Shared Services finance operations
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Professional accounting qualification, such as:
- ACA (Association of Chartered Accountants)
- ACCA (Association of International Accountants)
- CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
- or equivalent
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Strong knowledge of:
- Financial close cycles
- Payables processes
- Financial control frameworks
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Proven track record of driving:
- Automation
- Digital transformation
- Process optimisation initiatives
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Strong expertise in:
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
- Finance systems improving finance operations performance
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Excellent skills in:
- Communication
- Stakeholder management
- Influencing
Desirable
- Experience in Legal Services, Insurance, or Professional Services, or another regulated industry
- Degree qualification in:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Business
- or a related discipline
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Experience supporting:
- Finance transformation
- Integration programmes
- System migration
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Knowledge of:
- RPA (Robotic Process Automation)
- AI (Artificial Intelligence) in finance
- Workflow automation tools
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Qualifications such as:
- Lean
- Six Sigma - CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
- Other continuous improvement qualifications
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Experience operating within:
- Complex, multi-jurisdictional
- International organisations
What We Offer
We are committed to ensuring each member of our team feels:
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Valued
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Duly rewarded
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Equal Opportunities Employer: Celebrates diversity
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Commitment to inclusivity
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Providing a positive experience for all candidates
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Any adjustments or additional support required during recruitment can be accommodated
Experience doesn’t need to align perfectly with all requirements:
- If you’re excited by the opportunity and perceive untapped potential, apply anyway. You may be the candidate suited for this role—or another in our broader team.
About Us
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We foster an environment where everyone can:
- Be themselves
- Thrive in an inclusive and supportive culture
- Achieve their full potential aligned to abilities and career aspirations.
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