Transactional Finance Manager

Nigel Wright Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nigel Wright are currently supporting a Leeds based organisation with their Transactional Finance Manager requirement on an immediate start, rolling contract basis.

The role will lead day-to-day Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control operations, driving cash flow, compliance and transformation initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control functions.
• Strong understanding of transactional finance processes, controls and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control operations.
• Oversee supplier invoice processing, approvals, payments and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate and timely customer invoicing, cash allocation and account maintenance.
• Monitor aged creditors and debtors, resolving queries and disputed balances.
• Support cash collection strategies to maximise cash flow and reduce overdue debt.
• Review credit risk, customer limits and escalated account issues.
• Manage month-end transactional finance activities, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met.
• Maintain strong financial controls, compliance standards and audit readiness.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and finance transformation projects.
• Lead, develop and performance-manage transactional finance teams while promoting a high-service culture.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Credit Control

Cash Flow Management

Process Improvement

Automation

Job description

Transactional Finance Manager

Nigel Wright are currently supporting a Leeds based organisation with their Transactional Finance Manager requirement. This is offering an immediate start, rolling contract basis.

The Role

• Lead day-to-day Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control operations.
• Oversee supplier invoice processing, approvals, payments and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate and timely customer invoicing, cash allocation and account maintenance.
• Monitor aged creditors and debtors, resolving queries and disputed balances.
• Support cash collection strategies to maximise cash flow and reduce overdue debt.
• Review credit risk, customer limits and escalated account issues.
• Manage month-end transactional finance activities, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met.
• Maintain strong financial controls, compliance standards and audit readiness.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and finance transformation projects.
• Lead, develop and performance-manage transactional finance teams while promoting a high-service culture.

The Candidate

• Previous experience leading an Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control function.
• Strong understanding of transactional finance processes, controls and best practice.
• Proven ability to manage, develop and motivate finance teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge and influence when required.
• Commercially minded with a focus on cash flow, debtor management and operational efficiency.
• Strong systems knowledge with experience driving process improvements, automation or finance transformation projects.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines.