Head of Finance Transactions

Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.

Skills & Experience
• Proven leadership experience in finance operations, with expertise in AP and AR.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead process improvement and change initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and compliance while managing high-volume transactions
• Advanced Excel, Navision/Business Central knowledge would be an advantage.

Place of Work: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days a week, split between Wilson Street and East Acton) Fixed Term 12 - 18 Months 

Overview of the Role
The Head of Finance Transaction will lead and oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions for the Wonderfield group - UK. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring robust internal controls, timely processing of financial transactions, and continuous improvement across finance operations. The position will manage a team of AP and AR professionals and drive initiatives to optimise processes, enhance automation, and maintain compliance.
This role requires a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, capable of balancing operational detail with broader business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and develop AP and AR teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear objectives and provide coaching to ensure high performance and engagement.
• Design and implement strategies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of AP and AR processes.
• Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives to reduce manual effort and enhance controls.
• Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks, segregation of duties, and Delegation of Authority policies.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Responsible for supplier payments and customer collections, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Ensure supplier statement reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensure customer debt collection process is effective and timely.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support business objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor on transactional finance matters, providing insights and recommendations.

3 Best Things About the Job
• Opportunity to shape and optimise core finance processes for a growing business.
• Elevate the transactional team and drive innovation in transactional finance.
• Play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity and supporting strategic goals.

 

We're proud to offer:

• Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance
• Discretionary Life Assurance
• Discretionary Income Protection
• Group Personal Pension
• Private Medical Cash Plan
• Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
• Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic.
• Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan.

About us:

Come roll with us and be part of something big. Celebrate global success across:

• Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento)
• Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre
• 63 YO! restaurants
• 50 major retail partners
• 3700 locations globally From Hawaii to Aberdeen

Our Values

• Own it, Care About it, Make it Exceptional, Win Together

Ready to Roll?

Come roll with us and play a key role by bringing people together to celebrate better food for everyone the Japanese way...