Financial Transactions Manager

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional authority in the UK seeks a Financial Transactions Manager to oversee Purchase to Pay processes. This includes managing financial transactions, fostering relationships across departments, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in financial operations, and an AAT or similar qualification. This role offers opportunities to contribute to continuous improvements and maximize system benefits.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

28 days paid annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Interest-free financing for technology purchase

Qualifications

• Deliver continuous improvements in financial transactions processing.
• Lead and manage an Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team.
• Experience in a changing business environment.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for financial transaction processing including purchase orders.
• Engage with staff to ensure timely processing of transactions.
• Oversee supplier and customer relationships for payment and queries.
• Implement audit findings and streamline workflows.

Skills

Continuous improvement in processing

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of VAT regulations

IT skills (Excel)

Education

Association of Accounting Technicians or similar qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We're looking for a strategic Financial Transactions Manager to lead the evolution of our Purchase to Pay processes. This role goes beyond managing AP and AR, you’ll work closely with Procurement and the wider Finance team to embed best practice, drive innovation, and maximise the benefits of new system developments. If you're passionate about building strong relationships, streamlining operations, and shaping the future of transactional finance, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• As the Financial Transaction Manager, you will be accountable for leading and managing the efficient processing and recording of financial transactions including purchase orders, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other cash receipts.
• You will engage with and develop strong working relationships with key staff across the authority and in the WMCA Group to ensure that purchase orders are raised, payments are made, and financial transactions are processed in a timely way.
• You will oversee supplier and customer relationships, ensuring that payments are made, queries are responded to, and monies are collected in accordance with agreed terms.
• You will ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately in the Finance system, all approvals are in accordance with the authority’s scheme of delegation and that VAT is accounted for correctly.
• You will lead on the implementation of audit findings recommendations, research best practice, and identify opportunities for improvement, streamlining workflows and increasing efficiency to ensure a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead and manage the Financial Transaction team members, helping them to ensure their development needs are met and their potential is realised.

What’s essential

• Delivering continuous improvements in financial transactions processing
• Liaising with internal and external auditors
• Leading and managing an Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Knowledge of relevant VAT regulations
• Experience of operating in a business going through a period of change
• Association of Accounting Technicians or similar qualification
• Strong IT skills including especially in Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables)

Location

The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.

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Salary and benefits

We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package

• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more), giving you have ample time to relax.
• Ethical saving options and healthcare plans.
• Discounted gym membership.
• An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
• 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Interest free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
• Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more.

For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.

Why join WMCA?

WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.

We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it\'s needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people\'s lives, every day.

Creating an inclusive workplace

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.

We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don\'t fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don\'t let these factors deter you from applying

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