via Reed · 7 September 2026 ·12 days ago

Head of Processing - Transactional Finance

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd
Manchester Full-time GBP 80,000 – 80,000
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We are extremely pleased to be working on this vacancy, we’re partnering with one of our long standing clients in Manchester that are looking to bring someone in to reengineer the working processes, increase efficiencies across the finance function and transform the internal way of working! Based at our Clients Manchester Head Office – your role will also have responsibility across the UK Regions.

As Head of Processing you will be responsible for the operational machine that is behind the Processing Function. You will need to be a character who will set and deliver strategy for Central Finance Operations – you will need to be prepared to ‘lift up the bonnet’ on current processes.

What will the Head of Processing need?

  • Experience in building a roadmap for the progression of teams under your remit – Banking / Payments / Billings / Reconciliation

  • Assess and report risk, compliance, key performance and management information

  • Manage and review the service delivery and performance of the relevant teams

  • Proven experience of the management of a large Processing / Billings Team

  • Proven track record at a Senior Management Level

  • Examples of your impact across Change Management and Process Improvements

  • Experience of motivating / growing and developing Teams

  • Project experience ideally across Processing and / or Automation

What you can expect as the Head of Processing:
  • Annual Salary up to c£80,000

  • Annual Performance based Bonus and an Annual Salary Review

  • 30 days Holidays AND Bank Holidays

  • Life Assurance

  • Private Medical Schemes / Virtual GP

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • A Comprehensive Range of Life Style Benefits to include – Gym Membership / Retail and Leisure Discounts.

What is the interview process for the Head of Processing?
  • An initial Interview with – Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd

  • 1st Interview with the Client – this will be with the current role holder and a Senior Director at their Offices in Manchester

  • 2nd Interview will also be at the Head Office with the Head of Finance – EMEA and a HR Representative

If you are looking for a role with a lot of meat on the bone, that gives you the opportunity to manage a large, complex finance function this is the role for you!

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