Head of Transactional Finance Services

PD Ports; Middlesbrough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PD Ports is seeking a Head of Transactional Finance Services to drive improvements within their finance function. This hybrid role involves leading a team, ensuring accurate financial data, and implementing systems to enhance efficiency. With an emphasis on stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement, this is a strategic position within a leading port business.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years leading a transactional finance team.
• At least 10 years working in finance function.
• Experience with ERP system implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Utilize automation to improve financial controls.
• Define and manage Key Performance Indicators.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Process Re-engineering

Change Management

Job description

PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates theUK’s sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key portsand logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance team in a newly created role, Head of Transactional Finance Services reporting to the Group CFO.

Location: Head Office, Middlesbrough. Hybrid working available with at least two days based in the office.

Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.

As Head of Transactional Finance Services, you will be responsible for:

• Leading, engaging and coaching a team of c16 accountable for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking and Finance systems.
• Utilising automation and process improvements to improve controls and service to stakeholders internally and externally
• Ensuring that financial data is accurate, timely and easily accessible to stakeholders.
• Defining, implementing, managing and monitoring a comprehensive set of Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreements
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and controls, creating a culture of innovation and scalability.

We are seeking someone who has:

• A minimum of 5 years leading a transactional finance team and at least ten years working in finance function
• Experience in leading a team through a new ERP system implementation
• Extensive stakeholder and change management experience
• Experience of working with external auditors and other external organisations.
• Proven expertise in identifying and resolving issues, process re-engineering

We offer 25 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance and a cycle to work scheme.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply in writing, outlining relevant skills & experience, to [e-mail] and use job reference HOTFSNW.