Payments Manager

Maternity Cover 5 days per week, with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home. Early finish at 3:30 pm on Fridays. Location: Shirley, SolihullThe Role We are recruiting for an experienced Payments Manager and Treasurer to join a busy finance team on a maternity cover contract. This varied role will combine responsibility for the day-to-day payments function with treasury activities, including cash management, cash flow forecasting, banking relationships and financial controls. The successful candidate will ensure payments are processed accurately and on time, maintain effective cash flow management and oversee banking and treasury operations. They will work closely with the wider finance team and senior stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of financial operations throughout the maternity cover period. This role would suit a well-organised finance professional with strong payments and treasury experience who can quickly adapt to a new environment and manage competing priorities. Key Responsibilities Payments Management Oversee the day-to-day payments function, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines. Manage payment runs, including BACS, CHAPS, Faster Payments and international payments where applicable. Ensure payments are appropriately authorised and comply with internal financial controls. Investigate and resolve payment queries, discrepancies and failed transactions. Maintain accurate payment records and ensure ..... full job details .....