Head of Finance Shared Services

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation seeks a Head of Finance Shared Services to report to the board. The role involves overseeing a team in finance, developing strategies for improvement, and ensuring effective service delivery. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with extensive experience in finance shared services and team leadership, who is committed to high performance and relationship building.

Qualifications

• Must have broad and sustained Finance SSC and team management experience.
• Experience in designing and operating robust financial controls.
• Proven track record of delivering service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire finance team to ensure high service standards.
• Develop effectiveness through training and development of team.
• Manage and challenge financial performance indicators for continuous improvement.

Skills

Team Management

Financial Controls

Transformational Change

Service Delivery

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

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Head of Finance Shared Services, luton, bedfordshire

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Client:

PANDION RESEARCH LLP

Location:

luton, bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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.