Job overview:
The Manager, Transactional Finance will lead the day-to-day management, optimization, and control of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities across Compass Pathways' UK and US operations.
This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant transaction processing, while supporting strong working capital discipline and scalable finance operations in a growing international biotech company.
Working closely with the wider Finance team and cross-functional stakeholders, you will combine hands-on operational ownership with process improvement, controls, and team development in line with Compass' culture and values.
Location: Prefer Hybrid in London but will consider remote (East Coast, USA)ย
Reports to: Director, Financial Controller.
Responsibilities
(including but not limited to):ย
- Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes across the business, ensuring transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with agreed timelines
- Oversee supplier onboarding, CLM to ERP reconciliations, 3PL management, invoice processing, payment runs, and employee expense reimbursement workflows
- Ensure compliance with US and UK laws and regulations surrounding vendors and customers, with specific reference to DCSCA and Sunshine Act Reporting
- Manage customer invoicing, cash application, collections, and the resolution of overdue balances across UK and US operations
- Own AP and AR close activities, including aging reviews, balance sheet reconciliations, and investigation of outstanding items
- Partner with budget owners and stakeholders to resolve supplier queries, payment issues, customer account matters, and process gaps in a timely manner
- Maintain and continuously improve Purchase to Pay and Order to Cash controls, including Delegation of Authority governance
- Drive process improvements and automation opportunities across transactional finance, leveraging systems such as NetSuite, Concur, Workday Adaptive, and Workiva where relevant
- Build, coach, and develop AP and AR capability as the organization grows, supporting scalable processes in a fast-moving, regulated environment
- Contribute to broader finance initiatives including systems enhancement, process harmonization, policy development, and ad hoc analysis as required
Candidate Profile:
- Proven experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable within a multi-entity or international Biotech
- Strong understanding of transactional finance processes, controls and reconciliations
- Experience supporting month-end close and balance sheet accounts
- Confident managing invoice queries, payment issues and customer account matters
- Experience with supplier onboarding, collections and cash application
- Demonstrated ability to improve processes and support automation initiatives
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience managing or mentoring team members is a plus
- Exposure to NetSuite, Concur, or Workiva is advantageous
- Experience in a fast-paced, regulated, or high growth environment is preferred
- Committed to Compass's ethos and values