Job Description

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Financial Transactions & Systems Manager to lead our transactional finance team here at Pobl Group, and get involved in finance projects. This is a fixed term role until 30/09/26 with a hybrid working pattern. You'll make sure our financial processes run smoothly, accurately, and in line with legislation - all while developing your team to be the best they can be.

What is great about the role?

You'll lead a skilled transactional team that covers purchase ledger, rents, sales ledger, and cash book. You'll help shape how our finance systems and processes work - as we embark on a project to move to a new finance system, you will play a key role in the project team. You'll play a vital role in keeping our financial operations compliant, accurate, and future-ready. Your work will make a direct impact on the quality of services we deliver across Wales. You'll be part of a supportive organisation with a focus on professional growth and wellbeing. You'll have the flexibility of agile working, balancing time in the office with working from home.

Where does this role fit in?

We are a Housing, Care and Support organisation working across Wales. We manage services for thousands of customers, which means our financial operations are busy and varied.


This role sits within our Finance team and reports directly to the Financial Controller. You'll work closely with senior leaders, operational teams, suppliers, customers, and the wider finance function and have line management of our Finance Transactional team. You'll also be the go to expert for all transactional finance matters, ensuring processes are compliant, efficient, and well managed.

What skills and experience do you need?

We're looking for someone who can bring a mix of leadership skills, technical knowledge, and a proactive mindset.

Essential:

Proven experience managing transactional finance teams, inspiring confidence, and developing others. Strong numeracy skills and experience with accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and Word. Ability to improve processes and develop internal financial controls. Excellent communication skills - able to adapt your style for different people and situations. Strong negotiating and influencing skills. Experience leading transactional functions in a project capacity. Part qualified accountant or equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable:

Project management qualification. Experience introducing continuous improvements in transactional processes.

What are the pay and benefits?

The salary for this role is 51,915 for a 37 hour, full time. Fixed term position until 30/09/26 Hybrid working - mostly home working with office time as and when required. Our main offices are in Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. 26 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service Pension scheme Sick Pay Colleague Referral Scheme (250 per referral) Time for Talking - a free counselling service Health Cash Plan Savings Scheme Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes Long service awards Cycle to work scheme Eyecare plan Give as You Earn charity donation scheme Gym and shopping discounts Training and progression opportunities

What's FREDIE?

At Pobl Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity at Pobl Group and we encourage you to apply now.

How do you apply?

If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm required to be our next difference maker, please follow the prompts to apply now. Our application requires an up to date CV, short/ focused cover letter along with a few contact details so that we can get back in touch with you.


We will be interviewing week commencing 1 st September.


If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact group.talent@poblgroup.co.uk or 0300 3735262

Who are Pobl Group?

Pobl is a leading provider of housing, care, and support services across Wales. Following our recent merger with Linc Cymru, we have ambitious plans for the future.


To achieve them, we need strong financial systems. As Financial Transactions & Systems Manager, you'll ensure our operations are accurate, efficient, and compliant - helping us make the best use of our resources to support the communities we serve.