Shared Service Manager

Four Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a finance team leader to oversee and centralize financial processes, enhance team performance, and drive automation efforts. The role involves managing accounts payable, billing, credit control, and improving cash collection metrics. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in overseeing finance teams and a track record in process implementation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience overseeing a transactional finance team.
• Proven track record in process implementation.
• Strong people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead centralization of purchase ledger, billings, and credit control.
• Review and implement processes focusing on automation and efficiency.
• Advise on cash flow forecasts and integrate business entities.

Skills

Leadership

Process Implementation

Cash Flow Management

Financial Reporting

Team Management

Job description

I am currently recruiting for a highly acquisitive logistics company in Manchester. Reporting into the CFO you will lead on the centralisation of purchase ledger, billings and credit control whilst developing a high performing team. Key focuses will include:

• Review and implement clear processes for accounts payable, billing and credit control focusing on automation, digital transformation, and cost efficiency
• Review and provide recommendations on a PO system rollout and processes
• Identify actions to improve cash collection, reduce debtor days and reduce overdue debtors
• Reduce ledger close times and the general month end timetable to improve days to report
• Support and advise on cash flow forecasts
• Support the integration and consolidation of business entities across the group
• Manage the set up of new supplier accounts
• Review bank reconciliations and manage direct debit process and payments
• Manage lead and recruit a high performing team

Suitable candidates must have previous experience of overseeing a transactional finance team, be able to demonstrate a proven track record in process implementation and be a strong people manager. Please apply now for immediate consideration.