Head of Operational Finance

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization seeks a Head of Operational Finance for their Basingstoke operations. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial operations, enhancing reporting systems, and managing a talented team to ensure compliance and operational excellence. Candidates must be qualified accountants with extensive leadership experience in finance.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits

Bonus

Company perks

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial leadership roles.
• Proven track record in managing large teams.
• Expertise in Financial Shared Services including various accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance financial reporting and controls.
• Define and implement a strategic vision for the Finance Hub.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in finance processes.

Skills

Financial leadership

Team management

Financial Shared Services

Operational excellence

Continuous improvement

Education

Qualified Accountant

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Head of Operational Finance

Permanent | Global Organisation | High-Impact Role

We are partnering with a prestigious international organization to recruit a Head of Operational Finance for their Basingstoke operations. This role is pivotal in overseeing and advancing the financial reporting, controls, transformation, and operational processes on a global scale.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business known for its global presence, substantial resources, and ongoing growth in scale and sophistication.

As the Head of Operational Finance, you will lead the strategic financial operations, ensuring optimal performance of the global finance function. You will oversee a talented team and actively contribute to senior leadership discussions, focusing on enhancing systems, processes, and commercial strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and enhance the global financial reporting, controls, and transformation initiatives, spanning across Financial Shared Services, including P2P, O2C, Intercompany, Capital Accounting, Cash, R2R, and Payroll.
• Define and implement a strategic vision for the Finance Hub, aligning service delivery with business objectives and promoting best practices in financial management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce costs, and achieve operational excellence in finance.
• Serve as the primary liaison for internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring effective collaboration and transparency in financial operations.
• Ensure rigorous financial control and compliance standards, preparing for audits and establishing robust governance frameworks.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning within the function.
• Monitor and report on KPI and SLA performance, leveraging data insights to identify opportunities for operational enhancement.
• Lead end-to-end ownership of finance transformation initiatives and readiness for change across the organization.
• Manage budgeting and financial planning for the global finance function, ensuring efficient and sustainable cost management.
• Represent the Finance Hub at senior leadership levels, driving visibility, influence, and strategic value across the organization.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant with extensive experience in financial leadership roles.
• Proven track record in managing large teams and driving innovation and transformation within finance.
• Expertise in Financial Shared Services, including P2P, O2C, Intercompany, Capital Accounting, Cash, R2R, and Payroll.

Salary & Benefits:

• £130,000 - £150,000 per annum + Exceptional benefits, bonus, and company perks.