Job Description Transactional Finance Manager South Northamptonshire / North Oxfordshire Border Permanent | Full Time | Office Based SF Recruitment are supporting a growing, multi-entity organisation in the appointment of a Head of Transactional Finance to lead their central transactional finance function. Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, this is a key leadership position with responsibility across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing and Credit Control, alongside ownership of working capital performance and continued improvement of transactional processes. The Role Key responsibilities will include: Leading and developing the transactional finance team across AP, AR, Billing and Credit Control Ownership of end-to-end purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash processes Driving cash collection, debtor performance and effective working capital management Overseeing supplier payments, customer billing and cash allocation Strengthening financial controls, payment processes and governance Monitoring aged debtors and creditors and identifying areas requiring action Driving process improvement, standardisation and automation Improving efficiency and accuracy across transactional finance Working closely with operational and finance stakeholders across the wider business Developing the team and creating clear accountability and performance standards The Candidate We're looking for an experienced Transactional Finance Manager / Head of Transactional Finance with a strong background across AP, AR, Credit Control and Billing. You'll need proven people-management experience alongside a strong understanding of working capital, cash collection and financial controls. Experience within a multi-entity, Group or shared-service environment would be particularly advantageous, as would evidence of improving processes, implementing controls and driving greater efficiency through systems and automation. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining people leadership with hands-on operational improvement and wants to take ownership of a broad transactional finance function within a growing organisation.
Finance Manager / Accounts Manager employer: SF Partners
SF Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and entrepreneurial work culture that prioritises employee development and impact. With ambitious growth plans and a commitment to investing in its people, this Private Equity backed business provides unique opportunities for career advancement, particularly for finance professionals looking to transition into leadership roles. The hybrid working model further enhances work-life balance, making it an attractive place for talented individuals to thrive.
