Head of Finance Shared Services

Exciting opportunity to implement and oversee the Shared Service finance operations. Reporting into the FD, this will be a pivotal role in great expansion plans and the successful candidate will join at the inception of the SSC to build and develop a first-class function.

Client Details

In this role you will be working for a well-known organisation who have a very strong presence in their area of expertise. They are a business who truly value their employees and very committed to ensuring their customers receive the best service possible.

Description

• Strong Financial Management ensuring the efficient, accurate and timely processing and recording of transactions whilst maintaining a high level of financial control and governance

• Have ultimate responsibility for accurate accounting records and provide financial reports

• Identify and implement changes to improve working capital

• Develop and comply with corporate timetables and policies

• Ensure that an excellent service is provided through quality input e.g. accurate and timely processing of invoices, banking and payroll transactions

• Ensure the Balance Sheets are an accurate reflection of all the assets and liabilities of the group

• Create and maintain process workflow documentation for all areas under SSC responsibility

• Manage the Accounts Payable and Payroll teams including management of all HMRC related queries

• Oversee daily bank reconciliations and ensure all items are cleared on a timely basis

• Investigate and evaluate integration of other functions into the shared service environment

• Provide focused, innovative and value-adding Management Reporting and Analysis

• Deliver high quality management information and performance measurement that is accurate and relevant

• Develop robust cashflow reporting and management system

• Deliver reporting packs and focused commentary

• Support all external audit requirements

• Ensure national statistics data is delivered in a timely and accurate manner

• Lead the integration of new acquisitions into the shared services function efficiently and effectively

• Optimise and develop systems and processes to improve efficiency and information

• Support the implementation of any Financial Systems

• Ensure proper use and maintenance of Financial Systems

• Ensure training takes place for users; challenge processes to eliminate non-value adding tasks

• Work with colleagues to ensure that errors are corrected at source and processes amended as required, eliminating rather than correcting errors

• Lead, develop and inspire a high-quality Finance Team

• Recruit and retain the best people for the job

• Actively plan for succession to develop and replace individuals effectively

• Aim to maximise efficiency in the Finance function

• Develop effectiveness of the Finance function through continuous training and development of the team. Lead and motivate the team to high levels of performance

Profile

Essential:

• ACA/ICAS/ACCA Qualified

• Top 20 Practice background

• Expert in use of Excel, Word and Outlook

• Strong management, leadership and communication skills

• Comfortable creating and implementing financial control frameworks from scratch

Desirable:

• Experience of FMCG/Retail

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to influence at all levels

• Confident, assertive & resilient

• Able to develop culture of continuous improvement, identify and implement improvement

• Desire to ensure tasks seen through to completion

• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines

• High level of attention to detail, ability to helicopter to the big picture

Job Offer

• £75,000 - £85,000 basic salary
• Car Allowance/Car
• Bonus
• Private Medical Care
• Competitive Pension