Transactional Finance Team Manager

Lead and oversee critical areas of the Council s finance function, including managing and continually developing the transactional finance team responsible for end-to-end processes across the transactional financial services function to include; Income and Banking, Debtors, Creditors and Procure to Pay, Suspense Accounts and Reconciliation. To ensure the provision of an efficient and fit for purpose service which meets the needs of customers and all key performance indicators. Ensure compliance with national legislation, council policies, practices, and timetables, maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity and transparency. Main duties and responsibilities: Provide strong and clear leadership and management of the transactional financial services team, fostering a collaborative and supportive, delivery focused, environment. Ensure staff across the wider Finance Service contribute effectively to the delivery of key financial responsibilities. Drive financial excellence by managing and optimising financial processes, contributing to the council''s strategic goals and community impact. Negotiate stretch targets, regularly reviewing individual and team performance, problem solving and ensuring that end to end processes are efficient and support the finance service overall to provide and excellent service to the business. Implement and oversee a robust financial management system with strong internal controls, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in ..... full job details .....