Senior Record-to-Report, Accounts Payable and Management Information Manager

Why join us? This is an exciting opportunity to join DWF in a senior leadership role within our Finance Shared Services Centre. As Senior Manager – R2R & AP, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of finance operations across a complex, international business, driving transformation, automation, service excellence and strong financial governance. Reporting to the FSSC Director and as a member of the Finance Services Leadership Team, you will lead strategic initiatives that enhance financial performance, improve operational efficiency and support business growth. This role is based in our Manchester office, with an expectation of being in the office three days per week. Responsibilities As Senior Manager – R2R & AP, you will be accountable for the operational performance, strategic development and continuous improvement of the Record to Report and Accounts Payable functions within the Finance Shared Services Centre. Leading teams across General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Financial Close and Accounts Payable, you will oversee the end-to-end financial close and payables lifecycle, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, robust controls, compliant procurement processes and effective supplier management. You will establish and maintain scalable operating models, support multiple business units and geographies, and foster a customer-focused culture built on accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement. Working closely with senior Finance leaders, Finance Business Partners, local finance teams, Technology and Operations teams, you will drive standardisation, automation and digital transformation initiatives across R2R and AP. You will lead control and compliance activities, ensure audit readiness, strengthen risk management frameworks and champion process improvements across ERP, procurement and workflow platforms. As a key escalation point for stakeholders, you will support transformation, integration and system migration programmes while delivering insightful reporting and service excellence that enables informed business decision-making. What will help you succeed in this role? Essential Significant leadership experience within Record to Report, Accounts Payable and Shared Services finance operations. Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent). Strong knowledge of financial close cycles, payables processes and financial control frameworks. Proven track record of driving automation, digital transformation and process optimisation initiatives. Strong ERP and finance systems knowledge with experience improving finance operations performance. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills. Desirable Experience within Legal Services, Insurance, Professional Services or another regulated industry. Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline. Experience supporting finance transformation, integration or system migration programmes. Knowledge of RPA, AI-enabled finance processes and workflow automation tools. Lean, Six Sigma, CIPS or other continuous improvement qualifications. Experience operating within complex, multi-jurisdictional or international organisations. What we offer? We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF. We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team. About us DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations. #LI-Hybrid

Essential Significant leadership experience within Record to Report, Accounts Payable and Shared Services finance operations. Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent). Strong knowledge of financial close cycles, payables processes and financial control frameworks. Proven track record of driving automation, digital transformation and process optimisation initiatives. Strong ERP and finance systems knowledge with experience improving finance operations performance. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills. Desirable Experience within Legal Services, Insurance, Professional Services or another regulated industry. Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline. Experience supporting finance transformation, integration or system migration programmes. Knowledge of RPA, AI-enabled finance processes and workflow automation tools. Lean, Six Sigma, CIPS or other continuous improvement qualifications. Experience operating within complex, multi-jurisdictional or international organisations.

As Senior Manager – R2R & AP, you will be accountable for the operational performance, strategic development and continuous improvement of the Record to Report and Accounts Payable functions within the Finance Shared Services Centre. Leading teams across General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Financial Close and Accounts Payable, you will oversee the end-to-end financial close and payables lifecycle, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, robust controls, compliant procurement processes and effective supplier management. You will establish and maintain scalable operating models, support multiple business units and geographies, and foster a customer-focused culture built on accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement. Working closely with senior Finance leaders, Finance Business Partners, local finance teams, Technology and Operations teams, you will drive standardisation, automation and digital transformation initiatives across R2R and AP. You will lead control and compliance activities, ensure audit readiness, strengthen risk management frameworks and champion process improvements across ERP, procurement and workflow platforms. As a key escalation point for stakeholders, you will support transformation, integration and system migration programmes while delivering insightful reporting and service excellence that enables informed business decision-making.