Head of Finance Shared Services

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Head of Finance Shared Services to oversee finance operations and lead a substantial team. This role involves developing and managing effective performance strategies and ensuring the delivery of services within budget. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with extensive team management experience and a passion for high performance.

Qualifications

• Broad and sustained Finance SSC and team management experience.
• Experience in designing and implementing financial controls.
• Track record of delivering transformational programmes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire finance team ensuring high service standards.
• Develop team performance through training and development.
• Manage key performance indicators for finance function.

Skills

Team management

Financial control

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Performance development

Education

Qualified Accountant

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PANDION RESEARCH LLP

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

This highly reputed organisation with revenues exceeding £5Bn seeks to to appoint a talented Head of Finance to report to the board with responsibility for a large team in finance shared services.

With a leading role to evolve the structure and strategy you will:

• Oversee the entire finance team to ensure the highest standard of service exist.
• Develop the effectiveness of finance through continuous training and development of your people to achieve high levels of performance.
• Develop, manage and challenge the SSC key performance indicators, and continually review to maximise efficiency of the finance function.
• Lead and support managers of the teams to ensure delivery of all services within agreed budgets and to agreed targets.
• Support all managers in the identification, reporting and management of risk and non-compliance and action when required

This role is suited to an enthusiastic professional team leader committed to developing high levels of performance. Of paramount importance is the ability to build first class relationships within finance and the wider business.

Skills & Experience:

• Qualified Accountant.
• You must have broad and sustained Finance SSC and team management experience.
• Experience of designing, implementing and operating robust financial controls.
• Strong track record delivering and heading up transformational programmes and projects.
• Proven experience in delivering and evaluating post-transformational change.
• A demonstrable track record of successfully shaping & implementing end to end processes and a culture of continuous improvements.
• Proven track record of delivering service in a fast-paced environment.
• Diligent and accurate.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Passion for service, warm, friendly and genuine with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.