Transactional Finance Manager

Marks Sattin Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Transactional Finance Manager to lead a team in Central London for a well-known FMCG brand. The role involves overseeing invoice processing, managing supplier queries, and delivering monthly financial reports. Ideal candidates will have experience in AP & AR within the FMCG sector and strong process improvement skills. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transactional Finance Manager specifically in the FMCG industry.
• Strong exposure to managing invoices and payment runs.
• Experience in maintaining accurate financial records.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the transactional finance team.
• Oversee invoice processing and payment runs.
• Deliver monthly reports on expenses and aged receivables.
• Manage supplier and internal queries related to transactions.

Skills

Experience in AP & AR processes

Strong knowledge of financial procedures

Process improvement skills

Team leadership

Strong analytical skills

Job description

Transactional Finance Manager

Our client in the FMCG /food industry are looking for a new Transactional Finance Manager to join their team in Central London. This is an exciting position, seeing you lead the transactional finance function of an established brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the transactional finance team
• Oversee invoice processing, expense posting, and payment runs
• Maintain accurate records and audit trails for year-end financial audits
• Manage supplier and internal stakeholder queries related to transactions
• Deliver monthly reports on expenses, aged receivables, and overdue payables
• Finalise AP & AR general ledger accounts and review with the Financial Controller
• Support monthly cash flow forecasting
• Supervise reconciliations: supplier statements, customer accounts, and bank transactions
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist in strengthening internal controls and financial procedures
• File quarterly VAT returns and maintain finance manuals
• Own and manage the debit note process

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Transactional Finance Manager, with strong exposure to AP & AR processes in the FMCG industry. The business has a large supply chain network so strong exposure to FMCG/retail/manufacturing will be necessary to support the volume of transactions. Experience with process improvement will also be needed to streamline the function in an changing environment.

If you are interested in an exciting transactional finance role, apply online today!