The JobAn interim Operational Finance Manager will be hired for a 6 month period.This role will stabilise, standardise and scale the transactional finance function.  The successful candidate will lead the Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, and Cash Management teams through a period of transition, moving to robust, documented and efficient control environment.Key Areas

• Purchase to Pay and Order to Cash - conduct an diagnostic of the Purchase to Pay and Order to Cash cycles
• Standard Operating Procedures - produce comprehensive, documentation for all transactional processes to eliminate failure and risk
• System optimisation - Assess the current ERP/accounting software usage. Implement automated workflows to reduce requirement for manual intervention
• Support the team with business as usual tasks and mentor the Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger and Cash teams
• Evaluate current team structure and competencies
• Establish clear KPI''s for the team

The businessA manufacturing organisationAbout You

• Proven experience in operational finance leadership, specifically within businesses undergoing rapid growth or structural change
• Deep expertise in mapping P2P and O2C cycles.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and a track record of using technology to automate mundane tasks
• Happy to have a balanced approach as a strategic leader, but comfortable with rolling up sleeves
• Excellent interpersonal skills