My client, a hospitality brand, is seeking a Transactional Finance Manager to join their thriving London-based team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to bring your finance expertise to a product-led, high-growth environment where your passion for systems, automation, and efficiency will be highly valued. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial operations of a business renowned for its best-in-class food, innovative technology, and ambitious global expansion plans. If you are detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to make a tangible impact within a supportive and inclusive culture, this could be the next step in your career.
Responsibilities:
*Manage, develop, and mentor the transactional finance team to ensure high performance and professional growth within the department.
*Maintain accurate records, control reports, and clean audit trails to support robust year-end financial audits.
*Oversee all purchase invoices, overheads invoices, and expenses postings to guarantee timely and precise processing across the business.
*Act as the primary point of contact for transactional queries from both suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and swift resolution.
*Develop and deliver monthly reporting on expense management, aged receivables, and overdue payables to inform strategic decision-making.
*Ensure finalisation of accounts payable and accounts receivable-related general ledger accounts in collaboration with the Financial Controller on a monthly basis.
*Provide valuable input into monthly cash flow forecasting processes as required by senior management.
*Prepare payment runs efficiently while supervising supplier statements, account customers, and bank reconciliations at month-end for accuracy.
*Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for review with the Financial Controller each month to maintain financial integrity.
*Assist in continuously improving the controls environment by identifying opportunities for process enhancement alongside the Financial Controller.
The Ideal Candidate:
*A technically strong approach with proven ability to drive process improvements through systems automation and efficiency initiatives is essential.
*A detail-oriented mindset combined with collaborative working style enables you to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.
*Confidence in communicating complex financial information clearly allows you to influence senior stakeholders constructively.
*Intermediate or advanced Excel skills are preferred to manage data analysis tasks efficiently within the finance function.
*Experience using Sage accounting software would be advantageous but not mandatory for success in this role.
*Ability to perform under pressure while meeting tight deadlines ensures smooth operation during peak periods or audits.
*Proven track record of mentoring or developing junior team members demonstrates your commitment to knowledge sharing within finance teams.
*Comfort operating in fast-paced environments, building structure and implementing controls is critical for ongoing success.
Next Steps:
If you are ready to take on an exciting new challenge where your expertise can truly make an impact within a supportive team environment-this is your moment!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided-your next rewarding career move awaits.
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