Interim Financial Controller / Head of Shared Service Centre

As Interim Financial Controller you will be responsible for overseeing the Accounts Payable and Bank Reconciliations functions. You will also take a lead role in the continuing systems implementation.

Client Details

Leading business that operates across the UK and Europe.

Description

Initially for 12 months, this role will involve the following responsibilities:

• 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 Shared Service Centre (SCC) accounting records and the provision financial reports.

• Ensure that an excellent service is provided through quality output e.g. accurate and timely processing of invoices in accordance with SLA's.

• Comply with corporate timetables and policies.

• Ensure the ongoing system developments is done according to best practice, and in doing so captures and delivers on requirements and controls, whilst optimising efficiency and information.

• Ensure that there are appropriate financials controls in place and procedures developed to periodically check operations. Responsible for implementing audit actions in a timely manner.

• Maintain process workflows, procedures and MI for all areas under SSC responsibility.

• Lead the integration of new acquisitions/disposals into/out of the SSC efficiently and effectively

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

• Support the implementation of any 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.

Profile

My client is looking for someone with the following experience:

• Experienced shared services leader - someone that is able to demonstrate a track record of successfully shaping and implementing end to end processes
• Experience of designing, implementing and operating robust financial controls
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Experience of working with AP Bank Reconciliations and Bank Postings

To be considered for this role you MUST be a Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) and be able to start at short notice.

Job Offer

Up to £600 per day dependent on experience