Head of Transactional Finance

TN United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Transactional Finance to lead their finance team in Bedfordshire. This role involves managing both Accounts Receivable and Payable functions, ensuring high standards are upheld while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in financial management. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a world-class institution. If you are ready to take your finance career to the next level, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Life Cover

Access to discounts

Recognition awards

Contributory pension schemes

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance support services

Qualifications

• Experience in managing transactional finance functions.
• Proven track record of continuous improvements in finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable and Payable functions with direct reports.
• Monitor departmental KPIs and improve processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Team Management

Process Improvement

Financial Analysis

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

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Head of Transactional Finance, Bedfordshire

Client:

Robert Half

Location:

Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

05d246f3146d

Job Views:

6

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Robert Half are working for a world class institution to recruit for Head of Transactional Finance in Bedfordshire.

Salary between £40-45k.

Generous benefits include:

• Life Cover
• Access to a wide range of discounts
• Recognition awards
• Contributory pension schemes
• Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
• Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

Responsibilities:

• Managing both the Accounts Receivable and Payable functions (5 Direct reports).
• Monitoring, maintaining and improving departmental KPIs.
• Building and forecasting weekly, the next 13 weeks receipts and payments.
• Reviewing monthly reconciliations.
• Organizing the team's resources over busy periods.
• Reviewing payment runs and processing.
• Improving departmental processes.
• Leading weekly meetings with the teams to uphold high standards.
• Providing reports to the business regarding overdue customer debt and existing payment issues.
• Ensuring and planning the rotation of knowledge and experience throughout the team.
• Acting as a point of escalation for issues.
• Preparing and analyzing periodic AP balances and vendor spend reports.
• Supporting key change initiatives and driving continuous improvement.
• Providing ad-hoc reporting to line managers and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Previous transactional experience, with readiness to manage a team/function.
• Demonstrated examples of continuous improvements.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and varying experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges depend on your experience, qualifications, and training.