Head of Finance Shared Services

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

Job summary

A leading organization with revenues exceeding £5Bn is seeking a talented Head of Finance to lead the finance shared services team. In this key role, you will evolve finance strategies, develop your team through training, and ensure compliance with financial controls. The position requires a qualified accountant with substantial experience in financial service delivery in a fast-paced environment, focusing on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Broad and sustained Finance SSC experience.
• Experience in implementing robust financial controls.
• Track record in delivering transformational programmes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance team to ensure high service standards.
• Develop effectiveness of finance through training and performance.
• Manage and challenge SSC key performance indicators.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Transformational change

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:

1. Oversee the entire finance team to ensure the highest standard of service exists.
2. Develop the effectiveness of finance through continuous training and development of your people to achieve high levels of performance.
3. Develop, manage, and challenge the SSC key performance indicators, and continually review to maximize efficiency of the finance function.
4. Lead and support managers of the teams to ensure delivery of all services within agreed budgets and to agreed targets.
5. 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.
• You must have 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.