Head of Finance Shared Services

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

Job summary

A prestigious organization in Wolverhampton is seeking a qualified Head of Finance Shared Services to lead a prominent team. The successful candidate will ensure operational excellence and foster a culture of high performance and compliance within finance. This is a strategic role that involves continuous improvement and transformational leadership.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Finance SSC and team management.
• Experience in designing financial controls and leading change.
• Proven ability to foster continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance team ensuring high service standards.
• Develop team effectiveness through training and development.
• Manage SSC key performance indicators to maximize efficiency.

Skills

Financial controls

Team management

Transformational leadership

Continuous improvement

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

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Head of Finance Shared Services, Wolverhampton

Client: PANDION RESEARCH LLP

Location: Wolverhampton

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.

The role involves:

• Overseeing the entire finance team to ensure the highest standards of service.
• Developing the effectiveness of finance through continuous training and development.
• Managing and challenging the SSC key performance indicators to maximize efficiency.
• Leading and supporting managers to deliver services within budgets and targets.
• Supporting managers in risk management and compliance.

This role is suited to an enthusiastic professional team leader committed to high performance and building strong relationships within finance and the wider business.

Skills & Experience:

• Qualified Accountant.
• Broad and sustained Finance SSC and team management experience.
• Experience in designing and operating robust financial controls.
• Proven success in leading transformational programmes and projects.
• Experience in post-transformational change evaluation.
• Track record of implementing end-to-end processes and fostering continuous improvement.
• 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.