Finance Shared Services Manager - 12 Month FTC
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Kings Langley, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Munnelly Group |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Munnelly Group Ltd is a leading UK construction and infrastructure support services group. Through our successful organic growth combined with our strategic acquisitions, we are one of the UK’s fastest growing companies in our chosen sectors. We are the ultimate parent company to 8 businesses - Bishopsgate, Bridgehead, City Calling, Guardior, MacRail, Munnelly Support Services, Severn Partnership and Weston Analytics.
We’re looking for an experienced and highly capable Finance Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a key leadership role overseeing the day-to-day financial operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and compliance across our finance function.
ROLE SPECIFICATION:
The Finance Manager will play a pivotal part in ensuring the seamless execution of transactional processes across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Procurement for the Munnelly Group. They will lead a high-performing team, driving operational efficiency, strong internal controls, and continuous improvement across all functions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounts Payable
Manage, lead and train Accounts Payable staff
Oversee timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments
Ensure payments made via the company payment card (currently Pleo) are processed accurately and adhere to the company Expenses Policy.
Manage relationships and resolve
Accounts Payable issues & discrepancies efficiently
Prepare Accounts Payable reports for management
Develop and implement accounts payable policies and procedures
Manage payment cycles
Accounts Receivable
Manage, lead and train Accounts Receivable staff
Ensure prompt & accurate invoicing and effective collection strategies
Monitor age debtors and work closely with stakeholders on recovery actions
Review & distribute Bi-weekly debt reports across the Group
Resolve late or skipped payments
Manage bank reconciliation & reporting
Debtor management, reconciliation & reporting
Review new clients for credit worthiness and set appropriate credit limits.
Monitor current clients and highlight any risk of bad debt to the Group Finance Director in good time
People Management
Lead, mentor and develop the Finance operations team
Drive a performance culture, setting clear goals and development paths
Encourage cross-function collaboration and knowledge sharing
Lead month-end and year-end close activities across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Procurement
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Proven experience managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
Demonstrated track record of leading, training, and developing finance teams
Experience implementing or improving finance processes, systems, and controls
Exposure to ERP or finance systems (e.g., Xpedeon or similar platforms)
Experience preparing and presenting management reports and financial analyses
Proven ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and external partners
Experience managing credit risk, debt collection, and cash flow processes
Confident working with senior stakeholders
BENEFITS:
Life Assurance
Company pension
Medicash
22 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company events
We’re looking for an experienced and highly capable Finance Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a key leadership role overseeing the day-to-day financial operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and compliance across our finance function.
ROLE SPECIFICATION:
The Finance Manager will play a pivotal part in ensuring the seamless execution of transactional processes across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Procurement for the Munnelly Group. They will lead a high-performing team, driving operational efficiency, strong internal controls, and continuous improvement across all functions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounts Payable
Manage, lead and train Accounts Payable staff
Oversee timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments
Ensure payments made via the company payment card (currently Pleo) are processed accurately and adhere to the company Expenses Policy.
Manage relationships and resolve
Accounts Payable issues & discrepancies efficiently
Prepare Accounts Payable reports for management
Develop and implement accounts payable policies and procedures
Manage payment cycles
Accounts Receivable
Manage, lead and train Accounts Receivable staff
Ensure prompt & accurate invoicing and effective collection strategies
Monitor age debtors and work closely with stakeholders on recovery actions
Review & distribute Bi-weekly debt reports across the Group
Resolve late or skipped payments
Manage bank reconciliation & reporting
Debtor management, reconciliation & reporting
Review new clients for credit worthiness and set appropriate credit limits.
Monitor current clients and highlight any risk of bad debt to the Group Finance Director in good time
People Management
Lead, mentor and develop the Finance operations team
Drive a performance culture, setting clear goals and development paths
Encourage cross-function collaboration and knowledge sharing
Lead month-end and year-end close activities across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Procurement
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Proven experience managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
Demonstrated track record of leading, training, and developing finance teams
Experience implementing or improving finance processes, systems, and controls
Exposure to ERP or finance systems (e.g., Xpedeon or similar platforms)
Experience preparing and presenting management reports and financial analyses
Proven ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and external partners
Experience managing credit risk, debt collection, and cash flow processes
Confident working with senior stakeholders
BENEFITS:
Life Assurance
Company pension
Medicash
22 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company events