Transactional Finance Team Leader

Michael Page; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Modern Cardiff Bay offices

Progression opportunities

Supportive culture

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Transactional Finance Team Leader in Cardiff Bay to oversee AP, AR and Credit Control teams and drive process improvements within finance operations. You will lead day-to-day performance, ensure service levels, and collaborate with stakeholders to support business growth.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days from home), with a clear progression path and a focus on operational excellence within a growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a transactional finance team.
• Strong background across AP, AR and Credit Control.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience driving process improvements and efficiencies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong systems and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control.
• Monitor KPIs, team performance and service delivery.
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies.
• Support month-end reporting activities.
• Manage escalated supplier and customer queries.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members.
• Support finance system enhancements and automation projects.
• Ensure controls and procedures are maintained.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the wider business.

Skills

Leadership

AP/AR/CC

Stakeholder management

Process improvements

Multi-priority management

Systems and reporting

Job description

Join a growing organisation as a Transactional Finance Team Leader, overseeing AP, AR and Credit Control teams while driving process improvements and operational excellence. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership role with strong progression prospects.

Client Details

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for leadership, process improvement and driving operational excellence?

We're working with a fast-growing organisation in Cardiff Bay seeking a Transactional Finance Team Leader to oversee a high-performing finance operations team. This is an excellent opportunity to lead Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control functions while playing a key role in improving processes and supporting business growth.

Description

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day performance of the transactional finance team, ensuring service levels are maintained and continuous improvements are delivered across finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control
• Monitor KPIs, team performance and service delivery
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
• Support month-end reporting activities
• Manage escalated supplier and customer queries
• Coach, mentor and develop team members
• Support finance system enhancements and automation projects
• Ensure controls and procedures are maintained
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the wider business

Profile

About You

• Previous experience leading or supervising a transactional finance team
• Strong background across AP, AR and Credit Control
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience driving process improvements and efficiencies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong systems and reporting skills

Job Offer

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working (3 days from home)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Modern Cardiff Bay offices
• Private healthcare
• Excellent progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative culture