Job Title: TransactionalFinance Lead (9-Month FTC)
Start Date: End of May / Early June
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (9 Months)
Location: Caerphilly

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Transactional Finance Lead to join a fast-paced, global brand on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This is a key leadership role overseeing the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable function across multiple currencies and jurisdictions.

You will lead a team of 5 AP/AR Clerks, ensuring the efficient, accurate, and timely processing of high-volume transactional activity while driving process improvement and maintaining strong financial controls.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic international environment and enjoys combining hands-on technical finance work with people leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5 AP/AR Clerks
• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
• Ensure accurate processing of multi-currency transactions across a global ledger
• Manage supplier and customer ledger integrity, reconciliations, and ageing reports
• Oversee payment runs, cash allocation, and credit control activities
• Maintain strong financial controls and compliance with internal policies
• Support month-end close processes, including accruals and reconciliations
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
• Act as key liaison between Finance, Procurement, and external stakeholders
• Support audits and respond to internal/external queries efficiently

About You

• Proven experience in a Transactional Finance Lead / Supervisor / Manager role
• Strong background in AP and AR management within a multi-currency environment
• Experience leading and developing small finance teams
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and transactional controls
• Confident working in a fast-paced, global or multi-entity business
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or similar)

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a recognised global brand
• Exposure to international finance operations and complex multi-currency environment
• Collaborative and supportive finance team culture
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Competitive day rate / salary (dependent on experience)