Finance Shared Services Manager

Munnelly Group; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction and infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract to lead financial operations. You will oversee Accounts Payable and Receivable, drive operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with finance standards. The ideal candidate has proven experience in managing finance teams and improving financial processes. This role offers a challenging opportunity in a fast-paced environment with benefits like life assurance and a company pension.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Company pension

Medicash

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company events

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Track record of leading, training, and developing finance teams.
• Experience in finance process improvement and systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable and ensure timely processing of vendor invoices.
• Manage relationships and resolve Accounts Payable discrepancies efficiently.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities across finance functions.

Skills

Managing Accounts Payable

Managing Accounts Receivable

Leadership and team development

Finance process improvement

Credit risk management

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Xpedeon)

Job description

Overview

Munnelly Group Ltd is a leading UK construction and infrastructure support services group. Through our successful organic growth combined with our strategic acquisitions, we are one of the UK’s fastest growing companies in our chosen sectors. We are the ultimate parent company to 8 businesses - Bishopsgate, Bridgehead, City Calling, Guardior, MacRail, Munnelly Support Services, Severn Partnership and Weston Analytics.

We’re looking for an experienced and highly capable Finance Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a key leadership role overseeing the day-to-day financial operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and compliance across our finance function.

Role specification

The Finance Manager will play a pivotal part in ensuring the seamless execution of transactional processes across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Procurement for the Munnelly Group. They will lead a high-performing team, driving operational efficiency, strong internal controls, and continuous improvement across all functions.

Key responsibilities

• Accounts Payable
• Manage, lead and train Accounts Payable staff
• Oversee timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments
• Ensure payments made via the company payment card (currently Pleo) are processed accurately and adhere to the company Expenses Policy
• Manage relationships and resolve Accounts Payable issues & discrepancies efficiently
• Prepare Accounts Payable reports for management
• Develop and implement accounts payable policies and procedures
• Manage payment cycles
• Accounts Receivable
• Manage, lead and train Accounts Receivable staff
• Ensure prompt & accurate invoicing and effective collection strategies
• Monitor age debtors and work closely with stakeholders on recovery actions
• Review & distribute Bi-weekly debt reports across the Group
• Resolve late or skipped payments
• Manage bank reconciliation & reporting
• Debtor management, reconciliation & reporting
• Review new clients for credit worthiness and set appropriate credit limits
• Monitor current clients and highlight any risk of bad debt to the Group Finance Director in good time
• People Management
• Lead, mentor and develop the Finance operations team
• Drive a performance culture, setting clear goals and development paths
• Encourage cross-function collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Procurement

Person specification

• Proven experience managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Demonstrated track record of leading, training, and developing finance teams
• Experience implementing or improving finance processes, systems, and controls
• Exposure to ERP or finance systems (e.g., Xpedeon or similar platforms)
• Experience preparing and presenting management reports and financial analyses
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and external partners
• Experience managing credit risk, debt collection, and cash flow processes
• Confident working with senior stakeholders

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Company pension
• Medicash
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company events