Are you an experienced, proactive finance professional ready to make a tangible impact in a growing and dynamic retail business? We're seeking a Transactional Finance Manager for a brand new role at our Head Office in Swindon. This hybrid position allows the flexibility of three days in the office and two from home. The Finance Operations Manager will lead and elevate our transactional finance function across Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Cash Management. Operating across 70 retail stores and a thriving online channel, this is a high-visibility role where you'll lead a team of seven, including two team managers and five accounts assistants, to deliver efficient, accurate, and timely financial operations. Key responsibilities: • Lead the AP, AR, and Cash functions with clear ownership of day-to-day performance, team leadership, and service delivery. • Ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time, and that customer debt is monitored and chased effectively. • Develop and deliver a rolling two-week cash outflow forecast, working with purchasing and operational teams to ensure accuracy. • Manage performance across the team, setting clear objectives, coaching, and development plans to build a best-in-class transactional finance team. • Redesign AP processes and controls where necessary to create a modern, scalable, and efficient accounts payable function—bringing other departments along on the journey with you. • Drive process improvements and automation, minimising manual effort and improving accuracy and compliance. • Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, operations, commercial, and systems teams to improve communication, efficiency, and accountability. • Monitor key KPIs such as aged creditors/debtors, unallocated cash, invoice errors, and payment accuracy. Skills and experience: • Proven experience managing AP, AR, and cash functions in a fast-paced environment. • Strong leadership and people development skills, with a track record of improving team performance and engagement. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and bring cross-functional stakeholders along the change journey. • Analytical, organised, and forward-thinking—able to forecast, track, and report with precision. • Confidence working with senior finance leadership and a desire to make a real difference in the function. • Experience in retail or multi-site businesses is highly advantageous Benefits: Employee discount: amazing discounts available on all Oak Furnitureland products after successful completion of probation Life assurance: free cover of a minimum of two times your annual salary up to the age of 65 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays Birthday: an additional day off for you to celebrate your birthday Hybrid working Pension: 4% employee contribution matched by the company Employee Assistance Programme: gives all employees access to both telephone and face-to-face counselling services My Rewards Programme: offers discounts on everything from restaurants and supermarkets, to entertainment and holidays Free on-site parking