TRANSACTIONAL FINANCE MANAGER – MEDIA
MAINLY REMOTE – OCCASIONAL TRAVEL TO LONDON – PERMANENT
£45,000 – £50,000 + benefits
Are you an experienced finance professional who thrives in leading transactional teams and driving continuous improvement? Do you have a strong understanding of cash management and the importance of accurate, timely reporting to support business decisions?
We’re working with a PE-backed media group seeking a Transactional Finance Manager to take ownership of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and cash management across a growing international business.
This is a key, hands-on role reporting to the Group Financial Controller, leading a small team and ensuring efficient, accurate processes that underpin the company’s cashflow and working capital management.
THE ROLE
*Lead and develop the AP and AR teams, ensuring accurate, timely processing and strong controls
*Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable and Receivable cycles, including employee expenses and corporate cards
*Provide regular, insightful reporting to the SLT on AP/AR performance, overdue balances, and cash movements
*Maintain an active focus on cash – understanding timing of inflows/outflows, highlighting early or late receipts, and supporting controllers with up-to-date cashflow forecasts
*Produce weekly dashboards and commentary on DSO, DPO, and working capital trends
*Review and challenge team performance, embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
*Support process automation, standardisation, and system integration projects
*Ensure data accuracy across financial systems and maintain audit-ready documentation
*Collaborate with FP&A and the wider finance team to align transactional outputs with forecasting and reporting needs
YOUR PROFILE
*Experienced transactional finance leader with proven AP and AR management background
*Strong understanding of cash management and working capital
*Skilled in process improvement, automation and reporting
*Effective communicator able to partner confidently with senior stakeholders
*Strong Excel and systems skills
SALARY & BENEFITS
*£45,000 – £50,000 + benefits
*Mainly remote – occasional travel to the London office
*Permanent role in a PE-backed, fast-growing media group
*Generous holiday allowance, private healthcare, life assurance and pension