Head of Finance Shared Services

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly reputable organization with significant revenue is seeking a Head of Finance to lead its finance shared services, ensuring high standards and effective management. This role requires robust leadership skills and a commitment to performance development, with a focus on building strong relationships. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with substantial experience in managing finance teams and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing Finance SSC teams.
• Proven success leading transformational programmes.
• Track record of implementing financial controls and processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire finance team to ensure service standards.
• Develop finance effectiveness through training and staff development.
• Manage KPIs and efficiency reviews within budgets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Service-oriented

Education

Qualified Accountant

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Head of Finance Shared Services, Cambridge

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PANDION RESEARCH LLP

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

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

The role involves evolving the structure and strategy, including:

• Overseeing the entire finance team to ensure the highest standard of service.
• Developing the effectiveness of finance through continuous training and development of staff to achieve high performance levels.
• Managing and challenging the SSC key performance indicators, with ongoing reviews to maximise efficiency.
• Leading and supporting managers to ensure service delivery within budgets and targets.
• Supporting managers in risk identification, reporting, and management, including compliance actions.

This position is suited to an enthusiastic professional team leader committed to high performance development. Building strong relationships within finance and the wider business is essential.

Skills & Experience:

• Qualified Accountant.
• Extensive experience managing Finance SSC teams.
• Experience designing, implementing, and operating financial controls.
• Proven success leading transformational programmes and projects.
• Experience evaluating post-transformational change.
• Track record of shaping and implementing end-to-end processes and continuous improvement culture.
• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Diligent, accurate, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for service, warmth, and friendliness.