Transactional Finance Manager (contract)

Ivy Rock Partners is working with an outstanding educational organisation to recruit a Transactional Finance Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance operations professional to lead a high-performing transactional finance function during a period of ongoing transformation and improvement. Reporting into the senior finance leadership team, you will oversee key financial operations, ensure robust financial controls, and drive service excellence across the organisation. The Role You will lead a transactional finance team responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, payments and financial services administration. The successful candidate will ensure efficient and effective financial transaction processing, maintain strong governance and compliance standards, and identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and controls. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing a finance operations team, providing clear direction, support and accountability. Ensuring timely and accurate processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable and banking transactions. Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining the integrity of financial control processes. Managing debt recovery activities and supporting cash collection performance. Reviewing and approving payment runs and other banking transactions. Supporting fraud prevention initiatives and strengthening financial controls. Working ..... full job details .....