Head of Finance Shared Services

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Worcester is seeking a Head of Finance Shared Services to enhance their finance team and strategy. The role involves overseeing finance operations, developing team performance, and ensuring compliance with financial controls. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with proven leadership in finance shared services, committed to fostering a culture of improvement and excellence.

Qualifications

• Broad and sustained Finance SSC and team management experience.
• Experience of designing, implementing, and operating financial controls.
• Strong track record in transformational programmes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire finance team to ensure high service standards.
• Develop effectiveness through training and manage performance.
• Lead managers to deliver services within budgets and targets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

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Head of Finance Shared Services, Worcester

Client:

PANDION RESEARCH LLP

Location:

Worcester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 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 and 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.