Finance Services Cash and Banking Team Manger

Finance Services Cash and Banking Team Manger

£41,800 to £49,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6A). Manchester city centre (hybrid working between home and two days per week in the office ).

We’re looking for a Finance Services Cash and Banking Team Manger to join the Sales to Cash team within our wider Co‑op Business Services (CBS) organisation. CBS is made up of a number of diverse teams dedicated to delivering high‑quality, reliable, and cost‑effective business services across our Co‑op. You’ll play a key role in helping CBS to support and realise our group vision of ‘co‑operating to build more value for member owners every day’.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for the end‑to‑end cash and banking process, making sure the bank and control account reconciliations for the business area(s) you support are accurate and regulatory compliant. We’ll look to you to highlight and resolve any key risks, and lead a team of talented colleagues.

• Oversee our manual and automatic end‑to‑end banking processes
• Review bank reconciliations and resolve any issues (e.g., aged or unmatched items) promptly
• Act as a trusted expert, handling complex cash and banking queries
• Collaborate closely with our Treasury, AP, AR, Tax, Payroll, and Financial Control teams
• Lead, support, and develop a high‑performing team, helping them deliver a consistent, high‑quality service

• Experience working in cash and banking within a retail environment
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and signing off balance sheets
• An accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or be actively studying towards one
• The ability to handle large volumes of financial data
• Good leadership and people management skills
• Good project management and problem‑solving skills

• Annual bonus scheme (based on individual and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 30% discount on Co‑op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme

We’re building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive.

If you have a disability, we’ll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We’re also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme – if you’re disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we’ll guarantee you an interview.