Head of Shared Services

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Head of Shared Services, where you'll lead a dynamic global team in finance operations. This pivotal role involves enhancing financial control, optimizing technology, and improving processes for long-term growth. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to drive financial performance and ensure compliance with standards. Enjoy a hybrid working model in a friendly, inclusive culture that values ambition and growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a leading organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus

25 Holidays

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading global finance teams in Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of 20 in finance operations, driving performance and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and manage month-end close processes.

Skills

Leadership in Accounts Payable and Receivable

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Influencing Skills

Finance Change Projects

Tools

SAP S4 Hana

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Job title - Head of Shared Services - 6 months FTC

Location - London or Malvern - Hybrid

Role benefits -

• Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
• 25 holidays (plus Bank holidays)
• Pension Scheme
• And more!

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About the role

Reporting to the CFO, you will lead the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury Operations teams, ensuring seamless transactional finance operations across the group.

This is a business-critical leadership role, responsible for enhancing financial control, optimising technology, and improving processes to support long-term growth and efficiency.

There is also scope to bring other Group transactional processes into the remit of the role in the future.

What you will bring to the role:

• Lead a global team of approximately 20 people in AP, AR, and Treasury Operations. You will set the vision, drive performance, and develop a high-performing team.
• You will identify and implement automation and other efficiency opportunities to further streamline finance operations, whilst ensuring controls are robust and operating effectively.
• You will minimise debtor days and overdue debts, whilst ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
• As a key business partner, you will work with senior stakeholders and other senior finance heads to deliver transactional finance results, resolve problems, and drive financial performance.
• You will ensure that all financial transactions comply with internal controls, reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• You will successfully manage the month-end close processes, including transferring invoices and cash receipts to the general ledger and conducting balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead the shared services response to audit and accounting questions, concerns, and inquiries.

About you:

• Experience leading Accounts Receivable and Payable teams in a global company
• Strong influencing skills across functions, countries, and cultures
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience delivering finance change projects
• Experience with SAP S4 Hana would be highly beneficial

Why you should join us:

• Be part of an ambitious, fast-growing, international company with a friendly and inclusive culture.
• Drive growth within a leading global organisation committed to making the world a better place.
• Be a key member of our team in our Malvern offices, with a hybrid working model.