Job Description

PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK's sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance team in a newly created role, Head of Transactional Finance Services reporting to the Group CFO.

Location:

Head Office, Middlesbrough. Hybrid working available with at least two days based in the office.

Working Arrangements:

Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.

As Head of Transactional Finance Services, you will be responsible for:

Leading, engaging and coaching a team of c16 accountable for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking and Finance systems.

Utilising automation and process improvements to improve controls and service to stakeholders internally and externally

Ensuring that financial data is accurate, timely and easily accessible to stakeholders.

Defining, implementing, managing and monitoring a comprehensive set of Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreements

Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and controls, creating a culture of innovation and scalability.

We are seeking someone who has:

A minimum of 5 years leading a transactional finance team and at least ten years working in finance function

Experience in leading a team through a new ERP system implementation

Extensive stakeholder and change management experience

Experience of working with external auditors and other external organisations.

Proven expertise in identifying and resolving issues, process re-engineering

Benefits:

We offer 25 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance and a cycle to work scheme.

Closing Date: Friday 27th June 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06/2025
Reference ID: HOTFSNW