Senior Finance Assistant - Transactional Treasury
Senior Finance Assistant - Transactional Treasury, Full time, Permanent, Hybrid, Wolverhampton, up to £32.5k
Your new company
Hays are pleased to be working with this exciting and growing organisation which is going through an exciting re-structure. This is a newly formed position that is offering real progression within a rewarding environment.
Your new role
Role Summary: Reporting to the Cash & Bank Manager within Financial Process Solutions, this role is central to delivering critical payment services to the organisation. These services must consistently meet established business deadlines, and adhere to policies.
* Execute transactional treasury operations for internal customers, ensuring compliance with processes, policies, and Service level agreements.
* Prepare and validate manual payment requests on banking platforms, ensuring timely release in accordance with policies, and escalating issues when needed.
* Manage BACS payments via ERP systems (D365/Coins), ensuring timely processing and strict adherence to governance and controls.
* Develop and maintain comprehensive payment-related reporting at all organisational levels, fostering continuous improvement, including the production of the monthly Manual Payments report.
* Update and share Approval & Payments timetables with the relevant teams across the business.
* Lead initiatives and projects to enhance payment services, keeping pace with advancements in third-party technology.
* Oversee the creation, maintenance, and delivery of Approvers Training, along with developing associated materials.
* Participate in regular stakeholder meetings involving both internal and external departments.
* Build and nurture strong relationships with internal teams, external customers, and the wider finance function, simplifying financial concepts for non-finance audiences.
* Address queries promptly, communicating effectively to ensure resolution and support.
* Champion ongoing continuous improvement efforts, driving innovation and optimising service delivery.
* Operate with a proactive attitude.
What you'll need to succeed
* Proven expertise in payments and/or banking processes, within a fast-paced, high-volume Shared Service environment.
* Proficient in using multiple banking platforms.
* Skilled in engaging with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, confidently challenging to ensure optimal outcomes.
* Demonstrated experience in adhering to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
* Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to maintain precision and perform effectively under pressure.
* Meticulous attention to detail, with a strong ability to follow processes and controls, identify compliance issues, and seek assurance when necessary to determine the best course of action.
* Proven experience and capability to adapt to and support change, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
What you'll get in return
What you need to do now
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