Transactional Finance Manager

Transactional Finance Manager/ Transformation/ Business Central 365/ Process Improvements/ Expanding Business/ Annual Company and Performance Bonus/ Enhanced Benefits Package

• Annual Company and Performance Bonus
• Annual Salary Review
• Hybrid Working (2 Days WFH)
• Onsite Gym
• Benefits Platform
• Quarterly Recognition Awards
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
• Length Of Service Awards
• Health Plan
• Glasses and Eye Tests

We are seeking a driven and hands‑on Transactional Finance Manager to lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions within a high‑growth, Private Equity‑backed business. This is a pivotal role responsible for transforming and scaling the transactional finance function to support rapid expansion.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of end‑to‑end AP and AR operations, ensuring robust financial control, accuracy, and efficiency. A key part of the remit will be to assess existing processes, challenge legacy ways of working, and redesign the function to create a best‑in‑class, scalable operation.

This is an ideal opportunity for a strong people and process manager with proven results of building structure from the ground up by embedding strong governance, improving visibility, and raising standards across transactional finance.

• Lead and manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, driving performance and accountability.
• Oversee end‑to‑end AP and AR processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial controls.
• Redesign and streamline processes to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and support business growth.
• Identify and implement automation and system enhancements to remove manual activities.
• Standardise procedures and establish clear policies across transactional finance.
• Develop KPIs and performance metrics to monitor and continuously improve team output.
• Partner with senior leadership to support commercial decision‑making and governance.
• Build a scalable transactional finance function capable of supporting future acquisitions and growth.

• Proven experience managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Experience operating in a high‑growth and/or Private Equity‑backed environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Proven results in streamlining processes and reducing manual duties.
• Confident leading, developing, and motivating finance teams.
• Resilient, pragmatic, and comfortable operating in an evolving environment.
• Strong systems capability with experience improving or implementing finance systems. Previous use of Dynamics based systems is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

If you are a Transactional Finance Manager seeking an opportunity that will enable you to add value and drive efficiencies within a fast growing business, please contact Rosie at Forge Talent.