Job Description Transactional Manager (Finance Operations Manager) Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed business to recruit a Transactional Manager (Finance Operations Manager). The business is experiencing significant growth and requires a commercially minded finance leader to oversee and enhance its transactional finance function. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the end-to-end finance operations function, leading a team across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, banking and cash management, while driving process improvements, automation and operational excellence. This role would suit a qualified finance professional who enjoys improving processes, leveraging technology and building scalable finance operations within a growing business. Lead the day-to-day transactional finance function, overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing and banking activities. Oversee cash allocation, bank reconciliations and cash management processes. Drive strong credit control and cash collection activities. Support month-end close by ensuring reconciliations are completed accurately and on time. Maintain robust financial controls and balance sheet integrity across operational finance. A key part of the role will be identifying opportunities to improve, simplify and automate finance processes. Review existing workflows and identify efficiencies across AP, AR and banking. Reduce manual processes through automation and better use of systems. Lead finance systems enhancements and process optimisation initiatives. Support finance transformation projects and technology implementations. Develop KPI reporting to monitor team performance and process efficiency. Lead, mentor and develop a transactional finance team. Create a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement and high-quality service. Develop team capability through coaching, training and performance management. Improve resilience through documentation, process standardisation and cross-training. Maintain strong financial controls across all transactional finance processes. Ensure finance policies and procedures are clearly documented and adhered to. Support audit requirements and strengthen the overall control environment. Identify operational risks and implement practical improvements. Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams. Act as a trusted business partner while maintaining appropriate financial controls. Support the wider business with process improvements, training and finance best practices. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. Proven experience leading and developing transactional finance teams. Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, banking and financial controls. Demonstrable experience improving finance processes and driving automation. Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong academic and professional background. Experience within a multi-site environment, ideally from sectors such as retail, hospitality, property, real estate or other customer-facing businesses. Finance transformation or systems implementation experience. Exposure to ERP and finance automation tools such as Sage Intacct, Yooz or similar platforms. Experience within a fast-growing or private equity-backed business. Multi-entity finance experience. Strong reporting and KPI development capabilities. Significant exposure to finance transformation and process improvement initiatives. A highly visible role with genuine opportunity to shape and enhance the finance function. Collaborative culture with strong opportunities for personal and professional development. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Finance Manager (Finance and Banking Operations) in London employer: Robert Half
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