Full job descriptionHead of Transactional Finance
Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract


We are working with a large, established organisation to recruit a Head of Transactional Finance on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced transactional finance professional to take ownership of high-volume finance operations, with a particular focus on Accounts Payable, expenses, purchasing processes and financial controls. You must have previously worked within a fast-paced, highly driven environment where there is a real emphasis on improving processes, increasing efficiency and driving operational performance.


Key responsibilities:
*Lead and oversee high-volume Accounts Payable and wider transactional finance operations.
*Take ownership of expenses processes, corporate credit card reconciliations and associated controls.
*Oversee purchase order processes, invoice approvals and supplier payment workflows.
*Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to enhance operational performance.
*Drive greater automation, consistency and standardisation across transactional processes.
*Develop meaningful KPIs and reporting to monitor performance, productivity and service levels.

Key requirements:
*Proven experience leading or managing a high-volume transactional finance function.
*Strong Accounts Payable experience, ideally with exposure to expenses, credit card reconciliations and purchase order processes.
*A track record of delivering process improvements within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
*Experience managing teams, improving workflows and driving operational efficiencies.
*Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and transactional processes.
*Someone who is hands-on, commercially aware and comfortable working in a demanding environment.


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