Head of Transactional Processing

This role leads the global transactional finance teams, which are managed within a single organisational pillar, and reports directly to the SVP Controllership. It holds responsibility for accounts receivable (invoicing and collections), accounts payable and payroll, with each team led by a dedicated controller or manager. The team plays a critical role in driving change and excellence in transactional processing and in optimising the way the finance team is organised.

• Oversee and manage the Accounts Receivable team of six people, led by the Accounts Receivable Controller, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee and manage the Accounts Payable team of six people, led by the Accounts Payable Controller, and the payroll team of six, led by the Global Payroll Manager.
• Develop and implement efficient processes and workflows across transactional functions, driving improvements in speed, accuracy and reliability.
• Drive project and process improvements across the teams, including AP roll-out of PO/credit card alignment, OCR and standardised AP processing
• AR automated billing, best-in-class credit control and improved accuracy
• And payroll work to define clear roles and responsibilities between people and finance teams, align globally, and deliver common global accounting for payroll under one shared vision.
• Establish KPIs for the transactional processing team, monitoring performance and delivering constructive feedback to drive performance improvements.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and internal commercial stakeholders, ensuring timely and effective resolution of any discrepancies.
• Build a strong focus on credit control to drive improvements in aging, bad debt and write-offs.
• Ensure all transactional processing is aligned with the company's financial controls and governance standards.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes across accounts payable, receivable and payroll to meet reporting deadlines.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of transactional processing professionals, building a strong team culture across both local and international team elements and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, working with IT and finance to implement new solutions.
• Complete roll-out of consistent transactional processes across the entire Group and acquisition entities.

• Deep experience of working in transactional teams in industry is essential.
• Experience leading and transforming transactional teams across multi-service-line organisations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in dealing with commercial teams.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, including Workday finance.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proven experience managing teams and developing team members in a high-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of best practices in transactional processing.
• Effective communicator with a collaborative approach to cross-departmental projects.
• An ethos of continuous improvement of systems, processes and ways of working.

• Experience in a US listed environment, with a working knowledge of SOX controls.

• Office-first culture, with hybrid working models that differ depending on role and location.

• A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits.
• A commitment to supporting employee wellbeing.
• Support to grow skills, experience and career.