Transactional Finance Team Manager - InterimSpencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in the East Midlands to appoint an Interim Transactional Finance Team Manager to lead key areas of the Council’s financial services function.
This is a leadership assignment focused on overseeing end-to-end transactional finance operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring strong financial controls across the organisation.
What’s on Offer*Rate: £28 - £35 per hour (Negotiable dependant on experience)
*Contract length: 3-6 months initially
*Full-time
*Hybrid working
*Start: ASAP / subject to notice
The RoleThe successful candidate will lead the transactional finance function, ensuring efficient, accurate, and compliant delivery across all core processes.
Key responsibilities:
*Leading and managingthetransactional finance team across:*Income & Banking
*Debtors
*Creditors & Procure-to-Pay
*Suspense Accounts & Reconciliations

*Overseeing end-to-end financial processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency
*Ensuring all transactions align with month-end and reporting timetables
*Driving continuous improvement across systems, processes, and controls
*Implementing and maintaining robust financial governance and internal controls
*Monitoring and reporting on KPIs and service performance
*Supporting wider finance teams and stakeholders to ensure financial compliance
*Leading on process standardisation and best practice across the service
About YouYou will ideally have:
*Significant experience leading transactional finance functions within a complex organisation (Local Authority desirable)
*Strong technical knowledge of AP, AR, banking, and reconciliations
*Experience managing Procure-to-Pay and/or Order-to-Cash processes
*Proven track record of improving financial processes and controls
*Experience managing teams and driving performance
*Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with tight reporting deadlines
How to ApplyIf you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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