Cashflow Optimisation Manager

We are recruiting a Cashflow Optimisation Manager to join our Financial Shared Services team based out of our Head Office (Whitley, DN14 0HR). Flexible hybrid working is available.

What will you be doing in this role?

The Cashflow Optimisation Manager plays a crucial role within Tunstall by overseeing cash flow management to ensure long-term financial stability and liquidity. Your primary responsibility will be to monitor, analyse, and optimize cash flow patterns to support daily operations and secure the company's ability to meet its financial obligations.

Reporting directly to the Head of Operations Finance, you will lead on cashflow optimisation analysis, forecasting and reporting. Through strategic forecasting, trend analysis, and process optimization, you will safeguard the organisation's financial health and provide critical insights to senior management to guide strategic decision-making.

The Ideal candidate:

We are looking for someone with experience in a similar role within an organisation made up of multiple entities.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Analytical Excellence: Strong capability to assess complex financial data, spot trends, and flag potential issues early.

• Professional Certification: Must hold a CIMA or ACCA qualification.

• Financial Expertise: Proven experience in budgeting, financial planning, and optimization of cash allocation.

• System Knowledge: Highly proficient in utilizing financial software, tools, and implementing digital workflow automation.

• Communication & Influence: Excellent communication skills with a proven track record of presenting findings to stakeholders and cross-departmental collaboration.

• Leadership: Strong leadership abilities to effectively manage direct reports and drive successful cash management strategies.

• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail ensuring highly accurate financial reporting and forecasting.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary,

• Hybrid working,

• Holiday purchase scheme,

• Contributory pension,

• Paid volunteer day to support a cause you are passionate about,

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay entitlements,

• Healthcare cash plan, including free eye tests,

• Dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform ‘Verlingue’ that include things like: retail discounts, salary sacrifice options, and health and wellbeing support,

• EAP WeCare service - including a 24/7 online GP and mental health counselling service,

• Boost your learning and growth through access to LinkedIn learning and a Talent Library with over 800 courses, covering subjects from business skills to project management essentials,

• A warm and welcoming team environment,

• Development and a chance to build a rewarding career.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Financial Operations & Control

• Ensure smooth transaction processing and accurate ledger postings for Cash Management.

• Review and approve cash disbursements and payments to guarantee compliance with company policies and internal financial regulations.

• Working closely with the Accounts Payable & Receivable Manager, this role will support with aged creditor and aged debtor reporting, aggressively targeting improvements in cash collection cycles.

• Produce and present high-quality weekly and monthly KPI information to senior stakeholders; as well as lead on quarterly VAT returns and tax analysis.

Strategy & Process Optimisation

• Develop and execute robust cash management strategies to maximize liquidity and minimize financial risks.

• Implement automation and digital solutions to streamline finance workflows and reduce manual tasks.

• Identify opportunities for organizational cost reduction and revenue enhancement to improve overall cash flow performance.

• Collaborated closely with the UK Commercial team to improve the accuracy and consistency of incoming billing forecasts and the scheduling of billing activity.

• Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Supervise, guide, and develop a team of finance professionals to ensure accurate tracking of all cash transactions.

• Coordinate seamlessly with sales, customer service, financial accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable and group finance to align cash management with wider business objectives.

• Prepare and present detailed cash flow reports to senior management to support strategic planning and investment decisions.

If you are not sure if you have the relevant skills or experience, then please apply (only takes a few minutes) and let our team review and come back to you.

A bit about us:

Tunstall is a market-leading health and care technology provider.

We’re passionate about ensuring our team reflects the brilliant and unique qualities of the people and communities we support. Our incredible team of around 3,000 colleagues provides life saving and life changing technology and services to millions of people in 18 different countries.

At Tunstall you’ll find a place where you’re valued and celebrated for being yourself. We empower our people to deliver the very best teamwork, innovation and thought leadership by creating an environment where we champion diversity and inclusion. We demonstrate our commitment to diversity and inclusion at each step. From our open, fair, and transparent recruitment processes, through to the many development and career growth opportunities we provide.

Equal Opportunities at Tunstall

At Tunstall, we’re committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, and we celebrate the unique strengths each colleague brings. Our recruitment process is open, fair and inclusive, and we’re dedicated to providing any reasonable adjustments you may need to thrive.