| Job Type: | permanent | Duration: | |
| Category: | Accounting / Finance | Recruiter Reference: | dfsgroup/TP/1953/922 |
| URL for Applications: | Apply Here | Salary: | Competitive salary based on skills and experience |
At DFS Group, we’re proud to help people create spaces they love to live in. We’re home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company: three brands with their own personalities, brought together by a shared mission.
Behind our brands is a passionate Group team. From Finance and Technology to People, Marketing and Supply Chain, our Group functions power everything we do. They create the foundations that allow our brands to thrive, innovate and grow.
Whether you’re supporting our brands or serving our customers, the mindset that connects us means we expect more of ourselves and each other. It means every customer is our favourite, every voice is valued, and every interaction is one we’re proud of.
When you’re part of a community that shares your way of thinking, the wins feel bigger. The effort feels worth it. It’s a place where people stay because they feel valued, and find room to grow because they’re challenged.
As a Cash Management Team Leader you will lead, coach, and develop a team of specialists while acting as the primary point of contact for transactional banking operations, ensuring accurate ledger maintenance, timely multi-currency bank reconciliations, and robust financial controls.
You will be responsible for reviewing and approving cash book postings, managing escalations and complex reconciliations, overseeing ad hoc payments and cash forecasting, and delivering comprehensive weekly and monthly reporting. By driving process standardization across brands, monitoring SLAs and KPIs, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across Finance, Audit, and internal teams, you will ensure operational excellence and strategic alignment with wider business objectives.
Leading, training, and upskilling the team to build capability, improve technical knowledge, and support Personal development plans (PDP’s).
Reviewing and approving cash book postings prepared within the team to ensure the ledgers are accurate and uptodate
Reviewing multi currency bank reconciliations and period end activity to ensure and smooth and well managed financial close
Managing escalations and discrepancies from reconciliations to ensure resolution and ownership in line with policies
Ensuring cash positions are updated and accurate
Drive accurate and timely reconciliation of customer payments across the group
Overseeing Ad hoc payments , direct debits and other activity to ensure processes are robust and policies are in place and being followed
Producing weekly and monthly reporting on team performance and operational issues and lead conversations with retail teams to feedback findings where required
Identifying changes to processes to align brands and remove ‘brand separation of the team and process
Monitoring, reviewing and reporting on service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs)Lead and drive within the team the culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement,
Focusing on performance and development, engaging with learning and development opportunities
Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, building strong, effective relationships with Finance, Audit and other internal teams
Understanding of double entry cash book postings and experience in balance sheet and bank reconciliations- AAT or financial qualification is advantageous
Strong understanding of cash management, treasury operations and banking systems
Leadership and development of a team including running effective 1;1’s, team meeting and performance discussions
Proficient in G suite and ability to prepare and present data to support activities
Highly proficient in data validation and reconciliation in Google sheets/ excel
Previous experience completing complex reconciliations with large volumes of data
Experienced in resolving data discrepancies and producing regular reporting
Experience using multiple systems to perform work with prior experience of payment and banking platforms
Strong demonstrable experience of process improvement and supporting new technologies and/or system changes
Broad understanding of financial controls and compliance
Don't let it discourage you if you don't have all of this experience, it's a guideline that will help you hit the ground running. If the role sounds like it would be a great fit for you and you'reconfident that it suits you, we'd love you to apply.
Room to grow
Everyone at DFS Group begins with a structured induction designed to help you understand our brands, our culture and how we work together.
From day one, you will have access to our online Learning Hub, filled with digital courses, tools and resources to support your development.
For leaders, we offer virtual workshops focused on building confident, capable leadership. We also run skills-based workshops to strengthen core capabilities across the business.
Colleagues can also undertake nationally recognised qualifications through our apprenticeship programmes, giving you the opportunity to gain external accreditation while you grow your career with us.
We believe great work deserves great support. That’s why we offer benefits that help you grow, feel looked after, and enjoy life beyond work. Here’s what we have to offer:
23 days holiday, plus the option to buy up to 5 more
Annual Bonus
Enhanced parental leave
Health cash plan from £1 a month, with everyday cashback
Employee Assistance Programme for support when you need it
Extras like flu vouchers, menopause support and health check
Pension with company contributions
Life assurance for peace of mind
Sharesave scheme to save each month and invest in our future
Structured induction from day one
Access to our Learning Hub and skills workshops
Leadership development and apprenticeship programmes
30% colleague discount, plus 15% for friends and family, three times a year
Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
SmartTech scheme to buy tech up to £1,000
Cycle to Work scheme for bikes and accessories up to £1,500 through salary sacrifice
Electric vehicle lease scheme with Octopus to help you save and reduce your impact
One paid volunteering day each year
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and makes room for different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
We turn that commitment into action through colleague networks, trusted partnerships and recognised accessibility initiatives such as the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.
If your experience does not quite match every part of the role, we’d still love to hear from you.
If you need any adjustments or additional support during the application process, please contact our Talent Team at talent@dfs.co.uk and we will be happy to help.