Head of Finance Shared Services

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly reputed organisation in the UK is looking for a Head of Finance to lead their shared services finance team. This leadership role involves managing performance, developing efficient financial processes, and ensuring high service delivery standards. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong background in team management and financial controls.

Qualifications

• Broad finance SSC and team management experience.
• Experience in designing and implementing financial controls.
• Strong track record in transformational change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire finance team to ensure high service standards.
• Develop KPIs and maximize efficiency of the finance function.
• Support managers in risk identification and compliance management.

Skills

Financial controls

Team management

Transformational programmes

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

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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 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 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.