Transactional Finance Manager

Goodman Masson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth consumer brand in Greater London seeks a Transactional Finance Manager to lead their transactional finance function. This position involves managing Accounts Payable and Receivable, ensuring accurate records and strong controls. The role includes mentoring a team and driving efficiencies through automation. Ideal candidates will have ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications and experience in fast-paced environments. The company offers a hybrid working model with a competitive salary up to £65K.

Qualifications

• Experienced finance professional, ideally qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Background in consumer product or FMCG environments is desirable.
• Detail-oriented and able to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and mentor the transactional finance team.
• Oversee all purchase invoices, overhead invoices, and employee expenses.
• Ensure accuracy and strong controls in transactions.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Process-driven mindset

Influencing stakeholders

Problem-solving

Comfortable under pressure

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

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