Head of Transactional Finance

Travelodge Hotels Limited; Thame; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Personal discounts for hotel bookings

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Head of Transactional Finance to lead the finance systems strategy and oversee transactional services. The role requires a qualified accountant with strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and experience in high-volume environments. This position is pivotal for delivering finance excellence and managing a team. Hybrid working options are available, along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in transactional finance and systems.
• Ability to think strategically as well as pay attention to detail.
• Experience in multi-site, high-volume environments.
• Proven track record of leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance systems strategy and oversee transactional services.
• Ensure operational treasury requirements are met.
• Manage and develop 3 direct reports.
• Collaborate with the Financial Controller to deliver finance excellence.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Experience in transactional finance

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinking

Team management

Job description

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Overview

This role leads the delivery of the finance systems agenda, transactional services (including revenue reporting/collection and accounts payable) and ensures operational treasury requirements are met. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Head of Transactional Finance is a key role in the deliverables of the Financial Control team, and is supported by 3 direct reports.

You’ll play a pivotal role within the Financial Control team and have the opportunity to make a real impact on how we deliver excellence in finance across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance systems strategy and oversee transactional services (revenue reporting/collection and accounts payable).
• Ensure operational treasury requirements are met.
• Manage and develop 3 direct reports.
• Collaborate with the Financial Controller and other stakeholders to deliver finance excellence.

Requirements / Qualifications

• You are a qualified accountant with experience in transactional finance and finance systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to think strategically as well as dive into detail.
• Experience in multi-site, high-volume environments.
• Proven track record of leading and developing teams to deliver outstanding results.

Employment details

• Employment type: Contract
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Job function: Finance
• Industries: Hospitality
• Contract length: 6 months
• Location: Thame, England, United Kingdom

Benefits

• 6 month FTC
• Hybrid working – a minimum of 60% of time in the office (remote options may be available as applicable by policy).
• Personal discount for hotel bookings and friends & family discounts.
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• A focus on learning and career development