Group Head of Transactional Processing

Maidaid; Brackley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Birthday leave

Perks platform discounts

Regular social events

Job summary

Buttress is seeking a Group Head of Transactional Processing to lead the transactional finance function across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing and Credit Control. You will own end-to-end P2P and OTC processes, drive working-capital performance, and strengthen controls within a multi-entity group.

The role requires CCAB qualification (CIMA/ACCA preferred) and a proven track record in shared-service environments, with a focus on automation and system improvements, including NetSuite

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading transactional finance, accounting operations or shared-service teams.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing and Credit Control.
• Experience in multi-entity environments and working-capital management.

Responsibilities

• Lead AR, AP, Billing and Credit Control functions across the Group.
• Own end-to-end P2P and order-to-cash processes across entities.
• Drive working-capital performance, including debtor days and cash collection.
• Oversee supplier payments, customer billing and cash allocation.
• Strengthen financial controls and drive standardisation and automation.
• Support NetSuite improvements and integration of acquisitions.
• Develop transactional finance team through coaching and performance management.

Skills

Transactional finance

Shared services

Working capital management

Finance controls

Automation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Education

CCAB-qualified

CIMA/ACCA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Finance automation platforms

Job description

Buttress is a UK-wide group of specialist companies, delivering end-to-end services through a connected and collaborative approach. By combining expertise across our businesses, we provide smarter, more efficient and increasingly sustainable solutions across the commercial catering and service industries.

We are now seeking a Group Head of Transactional Processing to lead our transactional finance function across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing and Credit Control.

Working as part of our Group Finance shared-service function, you will take ownership of transactional finance operations across the Group, driving strong working-capital performance, consistent financial controls and efficient, standardised processes.

This is a key leadership role for someone who can combine strong transactional finance knowledge with people leadership, process improvement and a real focus on delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Group’s Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing and Credit Control functions.
• Own the end-to-end purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash processes across Group entities.
• Drive working-capital performance, including debtor days, cash collection and creditor management.
• Oversee supplier payments, customer billing, cash allocation and collections.
• Monitor aged debtors and creditors and ensure issues are appropriately escalated and resolved.
• Strengthen financial controls, including approvals, segregation of duties and fraud-prevention measures.
• Drive standardisation, efficiency and automation across transactional finance processes.
• Support improvements within NetSuite and connected finance systems.
• Lead the transactional-finance integration of newly acquired businesses.
• Develop the transactional finance team through clear priorities, coaching and effective performance management.

Essential

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven experience leading transactional finance, accounting operations or shared-service teams.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing and Credit Control.
• Experience working within a multi-entity environment.
• Strong working-capital management experience.
• Good understanding of transactional finance controls, segregation of duties and fraud prevention.
• Experience improving and standardising finance processes.
• Strong systems and data capability, with a focus on automation and efficiency.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder-management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capability.

Qualifications

• CCAB-qualified, finalist or equivalent.
• CIMA / ACCA preferred.

Desirable

• Experience within a Group or shared-service finance function.
• Experience integrating acquired businesses into centralised finance processes.
• Working knowledge of NetSuite.
• Experience with AP, expense or finance automation systems.
• Experience within a growing, acquisitive or private equity-backed organisation.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Birthday leave – because celebrating you matters
• Access to a wide range of discounts through our Perks platform via Employment Hero
• A supportive, down-to-earth culture
• Regular social events, including summer and Christmas parties
• The opportunity to lead and shape a key Group Finance function
• Exposure across a growing Group of specialist businesses
• The chance to drive meaningful improvements in systems, controls and ways of working as the Group continues to grow