Head of Finance Shared Services

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

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Head of Finance Shared Services to lead a large finance team. This pivotal role involves developing high performance through training, overseeing financial operations, and implementing efficient processes in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial controls knowledge and exceptional interpersonal skills, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with extensive finance SSC experience.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and implementing financial controls.
• Strong focus on service and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance team and ensure service standards.
• Manage KPIs and promote efficiency in finance function.
• Support risk management and non-compliance actions.

Skills

Finance SSC management

Financial controls

Transformational programmes

Service delivery

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

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Head of Finance Shared Services, Norwich

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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.

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

• Oversee the entire finance team to ensure the highest standard of service exists.
• 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 take 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.
• 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.