A fantastic opportunity exists for an experienced Financial Manager with a Bachelor of Accounting Science Degree and ideally a professional qualification ( ACCA, CIMA, CPA), to join the Head Office of a leading national retail group . We are looking for a strategic, detail-oriented professional with5 + years finance experience,including 2+ years managing Accounts Payable in a high-volume retail or FMCG environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the Accounts Payable (AP)function, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, credit notes, and payments
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, internal teams, and key stakeholders
- Monitor AP performance, improve payment processes, and ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and internal controlrequirements
- Drive process improvements, system efficiencies, and risk mitigation across finance operations
- Support month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations, reporting, and audit preparation
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing AP and finance team
- Partner cross-functionally with IT, Treasury, Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chainto ensure smooth financial and operational integration
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldMinimum 5+ years’ finance experience , including 2+ years managing AP in a high-volume retail environmentStrong understanding of AP processes, financial controls, and ERP systems (RMS, Accpac, QlikView)Proven leadership and stakeholder management experienceExcellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skillsHigh integrity, adaptability, and attention to detailExperience in retail or FMCG , managing large teams, and handling multi-currency vendor payments is preferred#J-18808-Ljbffr