Cash and Banking Manager

Company: The Co-Operative Group
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead the Cash and Banking function within FC&O, safeguarding accurate bank and control account reconciliations and supporting working capital management. You’ll develop a high-performing team, strengthen end-to-end controls, and provide strategic insight to enable informed decision-making. The role offers a mix of people leadership, process improvement, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. This is a chance to impact financial health and regulatory compliance at Co‑op.

Pay / Benefits

  • Private healthcare
  • Annual incentive scheme
  • 28 days holiday (rising to 32) plus bank holidays
  • Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
  • 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
  • Cycle-to-work scheme

Responsibilities

  • Lead, support and develop a high-performing team to deliver a consistent, high-quality service
  • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy and timeliness
  • Build strong controls across the end-to-end process to support audits
  • Act as a trusted expert handling complex queries and oversee investment partner reconciliations to manage risks
  • Contribute to shaping and delivering the FC&O strategy
  • Maintain positive relationships with colleagues and champion FC&O services across Co-op

Key requirements

  • A relevant accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
  • Experience leading teams
  • Experience implementing financial controls in a banking or shared services environment
  • Good strategic-thinking and problem-solving skills for financial planning
  • Good relationship-building and communication skills
  • leadership
  • communication
  • stakeholder management
  • balance sheet reconciliations
  • financial controls
  • banking/shared services environments

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026