Cash and Banking Manager

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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