Transactional Finance Manager in London

the ideal candidate: * An experienced finance professional, ideally from a product-led or FMCG business* Technically strong, process-driven, and passionate about systems, automation, and efficiency* Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, able to build structure and controls under pressure* Detail-oriented and collaborative, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders* Confident communicator who can influence across all levels of the business* Intermediate or advanced excel skills are preferred* Ability to work under pressure and within tight time frames* Sage experience preferrableitsu [grocery], which this role falls under, takes the itsu brand into supermarkets, health food stores, online, wholesale and internationally with products such as crispy seaweed thins, frozen gyoza & bao, brilliant\’broth, rice\’noodles & miso\’easy to name a few…When applying for a role with us, please remove your: full name, name of University/School, address, email address and any photos of you on your CV and covering letter. non-anonymised CVs may not be reviewed. Scope of the role: * Manage, develop, and mentor the transactional finance team.* Keep accurate records, control reports and clean audit trails for the year-end financial audit* Process and oversee all purchase and overheads invoices and expenses posting* Be key point of contact for transactional queries from suppliers and internal stakeholders* Develop and provide monthly reporting on expense management, aged receivables and overdue payables* Ensure AP & AR-related general ledger accounts finalisation, to be reviewed with FC on a monthly basis* Provide input on monthly cash flow forecasting, as required.* Prepare payment runs* Supervise the supplier statements, account customers and bank reconciliations at month-end* Prepare of balance sheet reconciliations, to be reviewed with FC on a monthly basis* Assist the FC in continuously improving the controls environment* Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns* Create and maintain manuals for finance procedures* Ownership for the debit note processwhat we offer: * Competitive salary* Competitive bonus scheme* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (two bank holidays are interchangeable for other religious holidays)* Health insurance* Company pension scheme* Hybrid working (2 days wfh)* Opportunity to work from abroad* 50% employeediscount in itsu shops* Free itsu lunch* Discounts at major retailers* Salary sacrifice cycle and electric vehicle schemes* A sizeable training budget to support your ongoing development| Salary | Competitive + Bonus and Benefits || Location | Partnership House, Carlisle Pl London, United Kingdom |#J-18808-Ljbffr