Transactional Finance Manager *FMCG*

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known finance organization in Central London seeks an Innovative Transactional Finance Manager. This role involves leading the AP and AR functions, driving process excellence and system enhancements in a dynamic environment. Candidates must have experience with system implementations and strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity for career development and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience with system implementations.
• Strong operational excellence focus.
• Previous line management experience.
• High attention to detail and strong numeracy.
• Previous line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead AP/AR teams to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Drive efficiencies across finance processes.
• Develop a team of Finance Assistants.
• Coach and develop a team of Finance Assistants, including those overseas.

Skills

AP/AR best practices

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Line management experience

Job description

Your new company

This growing FMCG company based in Central London is renowned for its outstanding products and uncompromising approach. The company has been growing constantly and is looking for an Innovative Transactional Finance Manager to lead and drive change through their finance function.

Your new role

The client is looking to attract the services of an experienced Transactional Finance Manager to lead their AP and AR functions in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive process excellence, system enhancements and team development within a fast‑paced, purpose‑driven organisation.

Core responsibilities

• Lead and manage the AP/AR teams, ensuring efficient and customer-focused service reporting and delivery.
• Review processes and procedures, driving efficiencies across the function.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and openness to change across finance.
• Coach and develop a team of Finance Assistants, including those overseas.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Involved in at least two system implementations and driving operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of AP/AR best practices and financial controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong numeracy.
• Previous line management experience.

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