Job Description
Finance Shared Services Manager (Permanent) \n\nLiverpool (Hybrid - up to 3 days in the office per week) \n\nUp to £60K + Excellent Benefits\n\n Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership? We're looking for a Finance Shared Services Manager to lead the delivery of high-performing finance operations in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.\n\nBased in Liverpool, this permanent role offers hybrid working and flexible hours, giving you the autonomy to work in a way that suits your lifestyle while making a measurable impact on our business.\n\n Key Responsibilities:\n\nLead the end-to-end delivery of core finance services including Accounts Payable, Credit Control & Billing, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management.\nOversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with statutory and internal deadlines.\nMaintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and audit requirements.\nUse financial data and analytics to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.\nLead on system optimisation and automation within finance operations (e.g. ERP enhancements, workflow tools).\nCollaborate with internal stakeholders (Finance, HR, Procurement, etc.) to ensure seamless service integration across the business.\nDevelop and manage KPIs/SLAs for service delivery and ensure a strong customer service ethos across the team.\nSupport budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes by ensuring the integrity and accuracy of underlying data.
\n\nKey Skills & Experience:\n\nProven experience in a shared services or finance operations leadership role.\nStrong technical knowledge of core finance functions \nExperience managing all transactional operational processes, month-end processes, reconciliations, and statutory reporting.\nProficient in ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and confident with financial reporting tools and Excel.\nTrack record of driving process improvements and implementing digital tools to enhance finance operations.\nExcellent leadership and team development skills.\nStrong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities. What's On Offer:\n\nHybrid working - up to 3 days in the office per week.\nA collaborative, forward-thinking environment with genuine career development.\nCompetitive salary and benefits package, including pension and generous annual leave.\nOpportunities to influence the transformation of the shared services function.
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