Head of Operational Finance

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

Job summary

Join a prestigious global organization as the Head of Operational Finance in Southampton. You will oversee key financial operations, lead a talented team, and engage with senior leadership to enhance financial strategies and processes. This high-impact role offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, perfect for a seasoned finance professional looking to make a strategic impact.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits

Bonus opportunities

Company perks

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial leadership roles.
• Experience managing large teams and driving innovation.
• Expertise in Financial Shared Services processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead global financial reporting and control initiatives.
• Define strategic vision for the Finance Hub and implement best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational excellence.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Innovation and Transformation

Process Improvement

Financial Compliance

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

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Head of Operational Finance, Southampton

Client:

We Do Group

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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.