Head of Finance Shared Services

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious organization seeks a Head of Finance Shared Services in Peterborough to lead a large finance team. This role involves evolving finance strategies, managing performance indicators, and ensuring service delivery within budget. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant leadership experience and a passion for service excellence.

Qualifications

• Broad finance SSC and team management experience.
• Track record of delivering service in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to implement and operate robust financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance team to ensure high standards.
• Develop team's effectiveness through training.
• Manage SSC key performance indicators for efficiency.

Skills

Team Management

Financial Controls

Transformational Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Head of Finance Shared Services, Peterborough

Client:

PANDION RESEARCH LLP

Location:

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

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 standards of service.
• Develop the effectiveness of finance through continuous training and development of your team to achieve high 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 targets.
• Support all managers in the identification, reporting, and management of risk and non-compliance, taking 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 improvement.
• 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.