Director of Transactional Finance and Shared Services

Robert Walters is partnering with a leading global recruitment organisation operating across multiple sectors. We are currently supporting them in the search for a highly skilled Director of Transactional Finance and Shared Services to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a newly centralised function, drive operational excellence, and shape the future of transactional finance within a dynamic organisation. Key Responsibilities: Payroll and Billing Oversight: Ensure contractors are paid accurately and on time across all jurisdictions. Oversee related payroll submissions and ensure timely customer invoicing.Credit Control Management: Lead the global credit control function to optimise cash collection processes.Accounts Payable and Receivable: Oversee accounts payable, staff expenses, and accounts receivable processes globally.Process Improvement: Continuously refine finance processes to drive efficiency and identify opportunities for automation. Collaborate with IT to deliver technology solutions that enhance operations.Upstream Process Optimisation: Partner with sales stakeholders to ensure clean data flow into finance systems by improving upstream processes.Policy Ownership: Develop policies governing upstream processes and work with stakeholders (e.g., commercial finance, HR, sales enablement) to embed these policies into behaviours across the organisation.Commercial Judgements: Act as an escalation point for decisions around customer credit ..... full job details .....