Transactional Finance Manager

Robert Walters UK; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced AR/AP Finance Manager for a 6-month FTC in Essex. This pivotal role involves overseeing the transactional finance team, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance with financial controls. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and must be available immediately.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing AR/AP transactional finance teams.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (high preferable).
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to support and motivate teams through change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
• Lead, mentor, and support a transactional finance team, ensuring effective day-to-day delivery.
• Drive improvements and efficiency across processes during a transitional period.

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Leadership

Process Improvement

Job description

Overview

An immediate-start, 6-month FTC for an experienced AR/AP Finance Manager in Essex, ideally with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience, to lead and support the transactional finance team through a period of change.

We are seeking an experienced AR/AP Transactional Finance Manager to join a business during a key period of change and transformation. This is a critical role, responsible for leading and supporting the transactional finance team while ensuring stability and driving process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
• Lead, mentor, and support a transactional finance team, ensuring effective day-to-day delivery.
• Drive improvements and efficiency across processes during a transitional period.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to support business priorities.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience managing AR/AP transactional finance teams.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (high preferable)
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to support and motivate teams through change.
• Immediately available and able to commit to a 6-month contract.
• Based in Essex or within commutable distance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional who enjoys leading teams and embedding change in a fast-moving environment.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates