Job Description
Finance Processing Manager
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Etihad Campus
Reporting To: Senior Finance Manager
The Finance Processing Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing day-to-day financial processing activities across the business. This role is critical in ensuring that all financial transactions such as supplier payments, customer invoicing, and cash collections are executed accurately, efficiently, and in line with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
The primary objective is to maintain the integrity of transactional financial data while driving efficiency across core accounting functions. Through improving processes and controls, you will support reliable financial reporting and strong cash flow management.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
- Manage and support Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams
- Set performance objectives, provide coaching and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Accounts Payable & Billing Operation
- Oversee supplier payment processes, ensuring timely and accurate payment runs.
- Supervise high-volume invoicing processes, maintaining billing accuracy to minimise disputes and delays.
Credit Control & Cash Flow Management
- Monitor outstanding receivables and drive collection strategies to reduce debtor days.
- Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve payment issues and optimise cash inflows.
Expenses processing & management
- Oversee expenses processing and management, working closely with the People Team to ensure policy adherence and effective stakeholder management
Payroll tracking
- Ownership of payroll tracker, liaising with operational and People teams to ensure data accuracy, compliance and budgetary control.
Reconciliations & Financial Reporting
- Ensure timely completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations across transactional accounts.
- Produce regular performance reports, highlighting KPIs such as aged debt, payment cycles, and transaction volumes.
Compliance & Audit Support
- Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with VAT and other regulatory requirements.
- Prepare documentation and support external and internal audits with clear audit trails.
Process Improvement & Systems Enhancement
- Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements, including automation and system enhancements.
- Drive standardisation and scalability of finance processes to support business growth.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Experience
Demonstrated experience in a high volume transactional finance environment, with proven leadership of transactional teams.
Qualifications
AAT Level 4 preferred but not essential
Technical Expertise
Strong working knowledge of accounting systems preferably D365 Business Central and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
Key Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Job Benefits
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Private Medical Insurance (Vitality) – including Virtual GP access and rewards
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Group Life Assurance – 4x salary paid to your nominated beneficiary
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Birthday Day Off – an extra day to celebrate
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Complimentary Meals on Shift – breakfast, lunch, fruit and hot drinks
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Access to discounted Tickets at Co-op Live subject to availability
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Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing Platform – including counselling support
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Employee Discounts Platform (Blackhawk) – cashback and savings across major retailers
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Company Pension Scheme
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Generous Holiday Allowance – plus bank holidays
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Career Development Opportunities – with progression across the campus
