Transactional Finance Manager

Goodman Masson; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth consumer brand is seeking a Transactional Finance Manager to lead their finance function in Victoria. This hybrid role involves managing accounts payable and receivable, mentoring a small team, and driving efficiencies through automation. The ideal candidate will be experienced, ideally qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), and passionate about systems and process excellence. Strong Excel skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders are essential. Competitive salary of up to £65K on offer.

Qualifications

• Dynamic finance professional thriving in a high-growth environment.
• Experienced in transactional finance management.
• Comfortable working under pressure with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the transactional finance team.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable.
• Produce monthly reporting on financials.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Systems and automation

Stakeholder influence

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification

Tools

Sage

Job description

Transactional Finance Manager

Location: Victoria

Hybrid - 3 days per week in office

Up to £65K

Permanent

We are working with a high-growth, product-led consumer brand with a large UK retail presence and a rapidly expanding European grocery footprint. Known for innovation, quality, and a fast-paced culture, this business is scaling quickly and now seeks an exceptional Transactional Finance Manager to lead and develop their transactional finance function.

The Role

As Transactional Finance Manager, you will take ownership of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and the broader transactional finance environment, ensuring accuracy, strong controls, and process excellence. You will mentor a small team, drive efficiencies through automation and systems improvements, and play a key role in supporting the financial controller during a period of significant growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and mentor the transactional finance team
• Maintain accurate records, control reports and clean audit trails for year-end financial audit
• Oversee all purchase invoices, overhead invoices and employee expenses
• Act as a key point of contact for supplier and internal finance queries
• Produce monthly reporting across expense management, aged receivables, and overdue payables
• Finalise AP / AR general ledger accounts, reviewing monthly with the Financial Controller
• Provide input into monthly cash flow forecasting
• Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs
• Supervise supplier statement reconciliations, customer accounts and bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for FC review
• Support ongoing improvements to the internal controls environment
• Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns
• Create and maintain up-to-date finance process manuals
• Own and manage the debit note process

About You

• We're looking for a dynamic finance professional who thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment
• Experienced and ideally qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA preferred)
• Background in consumer product, FMCG, or product-led environments is desirable
• Strong technical grounding with a process-driven mindset
• Passionate about systems, automation, and efficiency
• Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence
• Detail-focused, collaborative, and proactive in problem-solving
• Strong Excel skills (intermediate or advanced)
• Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Sage experience is advantageous