Head of Transactional Finance & Process Automation

Elemis Ltd; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (Filton, Bristol HQ)

Staff discount on Elemis products

Well-being policies (insurance, etc.)

27 holidays per year

Birthday day off

Company pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Elemis Ltd is seeking a Senior Manager, Transactional Finance to lead the group’s AP/AR functions from the Filton (Bristol) base. You will drive automation, optimize working capital and guide a team including a Credit Manager and AP Lead.

The role reports to the Finance Director and collaborates with senior leadership on strategic finance initiatives. You will oversee processes across UK/US entities, ensure compliance, and implement improvements that reduce manual workloads while enhancing

Qualifications

• Proven experience owning the transactional finance function.
• Ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced growth environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication with senior leadership.
• Experience with KPI reporting for the board.
• Expertise in AP/AR and improving DSO/DPO.
• Track record of process improvement and digital transformation.
• Experience across UK/US markets in a multi-entity group.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Credit Manager and AP Lead teams.
• Own transactional finance operations across the group.
• Build a robust control environment with clear procedures.
• Improve working capital and manage DSO/DPO.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Operations to resolve issues.
• Roll out POs and strengthen supplier onboarding and payment controls.
• Drive automation and ERP enhancements, including system upgrades.
• Monitor KPIs and provide monthly board packs.
• Support strategic financial initiatives and growth.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

KPI reporting

Accounts payable/receivable

Process improvement

Digital transformation

ERP systems

Multi-entity/multi-currency

Problem solving

Tools

SAP Concur

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Elemis Ltd is seeking a Senior Manager, Transactional Finance to lead the group’s AP/AR functions from the Filton (Bristol) base. You will drive automation, optimize working capital and guide a team including a Credit Manager and AP Lead.

The role reports to the Finance Director and collaborates with senior leadership on strategic finance initiatives. You will oversee processes across UK/US entities, ensure compliance, and implement improvements that reduce manual workloads while enhancing