Transactional Finance Manager

Headstar; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical cover

Generous pension contribution

Job summary

A financial services company based in Warrington is looking for a mid-senior level Transactional Finance Manager. This role involves managing the transactional finance team, utilizing SAP for AP, AR, and cash forecasting, and enhancing financial processes. The ideal candidate has strong AP, AR, cash flow experience, and the ability to lead effectively in a dynamic environment. Benefits include a salary of £40,000 to £50,000, 30 days of leave, and private medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small finance team.
• Fluent in SAP with strong navigation skills.
• Proficiency in AP, AR, and cash forecasting.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Ability to explain payment runs clearly and timely.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coaching a small transactional finance team.
• Using SAP daily to manage AP, AR, and cash forecasting.
• Ensuring invoices are paid appropriately.
• Owning the cash forecasting process.
• Identifying and fixing process issues.
• Building relationships with various teams.
• Reporting on KPIs, cash flow, and related metrics.

Skills

Strong AP skills

Strong AR skills

Cash flow experience

Proactive approach

Leadership experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Join Headstar as a Transactional Finance Manager based in Warrington, United Kingdom. This is a role for someone with strong AP, AR, cash flow experience, confidence taking full ownership, and a solid understanding of SAP.

Reporting into Treasury in the US, this role offers autonomy and requires a proactive approach to cash management and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and keeping a small transactional finance team running smoothly.
• Using SAP daily to manage AP, AR, and cash forecasting.
• Ensuring invoices are paid appropriately and chasing outstanding payments.
• Owning the cash forecasting process.
• Identifying and fixing process issues without unnecessary disruption.
• Building relationships with procurement, operations, and commercial teams.
• Reporting on KPIs, cash flow, and related metrics.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience leading a small finance team.
• Fluent in SAP with strong navigation skills.
• Proficiency in AP, AR, and cash forecasting.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial settings where product flows and supply chains matter.
• Ability to explain payment runs clearly and timely.

What’s in it for you

• Salary between £40,000 and £50,000 depending on experience.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private medical cover.
• Generous pension contribution.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industry: Accounting

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