Transactional Finance & Operations Manager in London

Transactional Finance & Operations Manager in London

London Full-Time 70000 - 85000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead finance operations, manage payments, and drive process improvements in a dynamic environment.
  • Company: Join a successful international business with a focus on operational excellence.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by improving finance processes and leading a small team.
  • Qualifications: Experience in finance operations and strong people management skills required.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 85000 £ per year.

Our client, a highly successful, international business, is looking to recruit an experienced Transactional Finance & Operations Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a fast-paced, multi-entity organisation where you'll take ownership of a critical finance operations function and play a key role in driving best practice, process improvement and operational excellence.

Working closely with an experienced Financial Controller, you'll lead the day-to-day finance operations across payments, banking, accounts payable and financial controls, whilst managing a small finance team and helping to develop a scalable, high-performing finance function.

Key responsibilities:

  • Ownership of all outgoing payments across multiple entities and currencies
  • Lead the Accounts Payable function, ensuring efficient invoice processing, supplier management and payment runs
  • Manage banking relationships, online banking platforms and user access controls
  • Oversee bank reconciliations and support cash flow management
  • Drive process improvements, automation and finance systems optimisation
  • Support payroll coordination, pensions administration and wider operational finance activities
  • Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions
  • Lead, coach and develop a small finance team
  • Partner with stakeholders across the business to continually improve finance operations

About you:

  • Previous experience leading finance operations, payments or accounts payable within a complex organisation
  • Strong understanding of payment processes, banking platforms and financial controls
  • Experience working in a multi-entity and ideally multi-currency environment
  • Proven people management or supervisory experience
  • Strong systems capability, with ERP exposure (NetSuite experience would be advantageous)
  • Highly organised, proactive and someone who enjoys improving processes
  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

This role would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and making a genuine impact within a growing international business. You'll be joining an organisation that values continuous improvement, collaboration and operational excellence, with the opportunity to influence how finance operates across the wider group.

Transactional Finance & Operations Manager in London employer: Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited

Join a dynamic and innovative international organisation in Hertfordshire, where you will thrive in a hybrid working environment that promotes work-life balance. As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll benefit from competitive compensation, including a generous bonus and private healthcare, while enjoying a collaborative culture that values your insights and fosters professional growth. This role not only offers the chance to influence key business decisions but also provides a platform for you to develop your career within a supportive team dedicated to excellence in manufacturing and operations.

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Contact Details:

Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Transactional Finance & Operations Manager in London

Finance Operations Management
Accounts Payable
Payments Processing
Banking Relationship Management
Financial Controls
Process Improvement
Automation